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Kiambu governor to remain suspended as court upholds decision to lock him out of office

Kiambu Governor Ferdinard Waititu in the dock at a Milimani anti-corruption court. [George Njunge/Standard]

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will remain suspended until his corruption case is concluded, a court has said in a ruling that signals more trouble for other governors facing serious charges.

High Court's Grace Ngenye ruled that it would be immoral and untenable for the governor to continue performing his duties while facing trial over a serious crime of stealing from the people he was elected to serve.

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