Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have recovered more than KSh65 million in cash during a raid at the home of a senior Nairobi County official as investigations into alleged corruption gather pace.
The Thursday morning operation targeted Patrick Analo Akivaga, Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning.
According to EACC, the search was part of ongoing investigations into suspected corruption and economic crimes within the county government.
During the raid, detectives recovered KSh51.3 million in cash and an additional US$113,000, bringing the total amount seized to about KSh65.3 million.
The money was reportedly found at the official’s residence in Syokimau, Machakos County, and inside the boot of his vehicle.
Investigators said the cash had been packed in two travel suitcases.
In addition to the money, detectives seized several documents and electronic devices believed to be relevant to the investigation.
Among the items recovered were title deeds, motor vehicle logbooks, laptops, mobile phones, iPads, land sale agreements, vehicle sale documents and planning approval records linked to Nairobi County.
The commission said all the recovered items have been taken into custody as investigations continue.
“Today, EACC carried out a successful search operation at Patrick Analo Akivaga’s home, Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning in Nairobi City County, as part of ongoing investigations into corruption and economic crimes within the county,” the commission said in a statement.
This raid puts the spotlight right back on City Hall. The place has had countless corruption allegations before.
Over the years, Nairobi County has been in the middle of multiple big corruption cases. These include probes about procurement, payment issues, and mishandling public funds.
In the past few months, there have been massive claims of irregular payments totaling billions of shillings. Though Governor Johnson Sakaja denies these charges, he admits some debts came from earlier administrations.
As of Thursday afternoon, though, no arrests were made during this specific operation. Yet, investigators hinted that the hunt’s still on. They plan to use the found cash and documents as evidence.
EACC will probably share more details as their investigation moves forward.
