On September 30th, 2024, former Kiambu County Governor Ferdinand Waititu was arrested and put behind bars pending arraignment for offensive conduct, in violation of Section 94(1) of the Penal Code.
Hon. Waititu was arrested after a concerned citizen reported a video circulating on social media, where he allegedly made inflammatory and abusive remarks at a public rally in Ruiru Stadium on September 29th, 2024.
The DCI’s Cyber Crime Unit investigated the video, which featured Waititu speaking in Kikuyu. In collaboration with the Communications Authority of Kenya, investigators retrieved the raw footage from its publisher, Kikuyu Nation TV.
The footage was further certified and a comprehensive translation of the speech from Kikuyu to English was later conducted by an expert to ensure accuracy.
Following an in-depth analysis, it was established that the former governor’s remarks indeed constituted offensive conduct.
With the evidence firmly established, the investigative team recommended that Hon. Ferdinand Waititu be formally charged under Section 94(1) of the Penal Code for his offensive conduct.
The DCI extended its gratitude to vigilant citizens for sharing vital intelligence, which strengthens efforts to safeguard national peace and stability.
This collaboration fosters greater trust between the public and law enforcement, reinforcing a shared commitment to a secure and harmonious society.
