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Daniel Waithaka moved to Nakuru to face graft charges

Ex-Nyandarua Governor Daniel Waithaka (left), former Water Executive Grace Wanjiru Gitonga (centre) and Water Chief Officer Gaiko Kahiu appear before the Nyahururu court on July 27, 2018. PHOTO | STEVE NJUGUNA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Mr Waithaka and Ms Gitonga will also be charged with engaging in a project without prior planning, contrary to procurement laws.

  • The former governor also faces a charge of abuse of office, contrary to section 46 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.

Former Nyandarua Governor Daniel Waithaka and two other suspects in Sh50 million corruption case have been arraigned in Nyandarua.

Mr Waithaka, former Water Executive Grace Gitonga and Mr Kihiu Gaiko, the sitting water chief officer, appeared before Resident Magistrate James Wanyanga on Friday morning.