Ksh65 Million Found Stuffed in Suitcases at Nairobi County Patrick Analo's Home in Dawn EACC Raid

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday conducted a major search operation at the residence of Patrick Analo Akivaga, the Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning at the Nairobi City County Government, as part of ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and economic crimes.

The early morning raid, carried out by EACC detectives at Akivaga's residence in Syokimau, Machakos County, led to the recovery of millions of shillings in cash and a host of documents and electronic devices believed to be linked to the investigation.

In a statement, the commission confirmed the operation, saying it formed part of wider investigations into suspected corruption within Nairobi County.

"Today, EACC conducted a successful search operation at the residence of Patrick Analo Akivaga, Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning at the Nairobi City County Government, as part of ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and economic crimes within the County," the commission said.

According to the agency, detectives recovered Ksh51.3 million in cash alongside US$113,000, equivalent to approximately Ksh14 million. The total amount seized during the operation stood at about Ksh65.3 million.

The money was reportedly found concealed in two travel suitcases recovered from the suspect's residence and the boot of his motor vehicle. The cash has since been seized and booked as evidence.

Investigators also recovered several items considered crucial to the probe, including title deeds, motor vehicle logbooks, laptops, mobile phones, iPads, land and vehicle sale agreements, as well as approved planning documents from Nairobi County.

Other exhibits seized include electronic accessories and various documentary materials that investigators believe could help establish the source of the funds and shed light on possible corruption and economic crimes.

The recovered cash and all exhibits remain in the custody of the EACC as detectives continue with investigations.

The operation has once again thrust Nairobi County into the spotlight over allegations of financial impropriety and abuse of public office.

For more than a decade, City Hall has been dogged by corruption scandals involving senior officials accused of misappropriating public funds and manipulating procurement processes.

Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and several county officials were arrested in 2018 over allegations linked to a Ksh213 million fraud scheme. Additional charges were later filed in connection with irregular payments made by the county government.

However, in November 2025, the Anti-Corruption Court acquitted Kidero after finding that prosecutors had failed to prove that he personally authorized or benefited from the disputed transactions.

In another high-profile case, former Chief Finance Officer Jimmy Kiamba and County Secretary Lilian Ndegwa were sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2022 after the High Court overturned an earlier acquittal in a Ksh18 million procurement scandal.

More recently, Nairobi County has faced scrutiny over allegations surrounding the management of up to Ksh21 billion in legal fees. Critics have accused county officials of selectively paying preferred law firms, claims that Governor Johnson Sakaja has dismissed, insisting the liabilities were inherited from previous administrations and accumulated over many years.

The latest EACC operation is expected to intensify scrutiny of Nairobi County's planning and development department, with investigators now analyzing the recovered documents, electronic devices, and cash as part of the ongoing probe.

No charges had been announced by Thursday afternoon, and investigations remain active.