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

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has suspended corrupt Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga following a high-profile corruption probe by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), appointing Director of Development Management Dominic Mutegi to serve in the position in an acting capacity.

The announcement was made on Friday, June 5, a day after EACC detectives raided Analo's residence and recovered more than Ksh65.3 million in cash alongside documents and assets believed to be relevant to ongoing investigations.

In a statement, Sakaja claimed the suspension takes immediate effect and forms part of measures aimed at safeguarding the integrity of investigations.

"The County Chief Officer, Urban Planning, Patrick Akivaga Analo, is immediately suspended pending the conclusion of the investigation," Sakaja said.

"The officer will not be allowed to access his office or any official documents or systems during this period. Mr. Dominic Mutegi, the Director of Development Management, shall act in this capacity effective immediately," he added.

The governor also announced the suspension of the Urban Planning Technical Committee, the influential body responsible for reviewing and processing development applications within the city.

As part of the sweeping changes, Sakaja ordered an immediate halt to all development approval processes pending the reconstitution of the committee.

"All processing of development approvals is suspended until the full reconstitution of this committee," the governor directed.

The move is expected to affect hundreds of ongoing and pending development applications across Nairobi as City Hall undertakes reforms within the department.

To ensure continuity of critical services, Sakaja tasked County Executive Committee Member for Built Environment and Urban Planning Patrick Mbogo with handling urgent matters that may arise during the transition period.

EACC Demands Suspension

The governor's action followed a formal directive from the EACC, which wrote to Nairobi County Secretary Godfrey Akumali demanding Analo's immediate suspension in accordance with Regulation 25 of the Leadership and Integrity Regulations, 2015, and Section 43 of the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025.

In its letter, the commission instructed the county government to deny the official access to his office and any records that could potentially interfere with investigations.

"The commission further directs that, during the period of suspension, the officer should not be allowed any access whatsoever to his office. This is to guard against concealment, alteration, removal, or destruction of records, documents, or evidence relevant to the investigation or interference with the investigations in any other manner," the EACC stated.

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.