Sirisia Member of Parliament John Waluke on Friday presented himself to court following Thursday's court decision to uphold his 67-year jail sentence over fraud.
Waluke took himself to the Milimani Law Courts Friday afternoon where he was detained in basement cells awaiting transfer to prison.
Waluke and his business partner Grace Wakhungu were in 2020 convicted and sentenced after they were found guilty of acquiring Sh297 million through shady deals at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB).
They were charged with various offences ranging from uttering false documents and unlawful acquisition of public property.
Waluke was handed the 67-year jail term upon conviction while Wakhungu was sentenced to 69 years behind bars.
They were imprisoned on June 22, 2020 by the Anti-Corruption Court but later released on Sh10 million and Sh20 million cash bail respectively in September 2020 after a three-month stint in jail.
The duo appealed the conviction and sentence but on Thursday, Justice Esther Maina said the charges against them before trial Magistrate Elizabeth Juma were proved beyond reasonable doubt.
"The sentences were not excessive. They are within the law. Conviction and sentences affirmed," the judge said.
Maina said Waluke and Wakhungu will have to pay the fines or serve the sentences.
Waluke must pay a fine of Sh727,725,562 and Wakhungu Sh707,725,562.
If they fail to pay the fines, and in the absence of a successful appeal, they will have to serve the lengthy jail terms.
They were allowed 14 days to lodge an appeal against Thursday's ruling.
