Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja before a Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee on March 6, 2026. / HANDOUT

The Senate has commended the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) for its improved financial accountability and robust audit performance, following the utility’s record-breaking revenue collection of Sh12.6 billion in the last financial year.

The recognition came as Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson appeared before the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, chaired by Geoffrey Osotsi, to address queries regarding the county’s financial management.

During the session, senators noted that City Hall had demonstrated significantly improved accountability.

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja before a Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee on March 6, 2026. / HANDOUT

The Office of the Auditor-General recently issued a qualified audit opinion, marking substantial progress compared to previous financial assessments that were more critical of the utility's books.

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Committee members also lauded the county’s revenue trajectory, highlighting that the Sh12.6 billion collected by NCWSC represents one of the highest figures ever realized by the capital’s water utility.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja before a Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee on March 6, 2026. / HANDOUT
Governor Sakaja informed the committee that his administration has prioritized strengthening financial controls, modernizing revenue collection systems, and enhancing transparency across all county operations.

“These results demonstrate the impact of the reforms we have introduced to bolster accountability and efficiency in service delivery. We remain committed to ensuring that public resources are managed transparently while consistently improving water services for Nairobi residents,” Sakaja said.

The Senate pledged to intervene by pushing national government agencies to settle hundreds of millions of shillings in unpaid water bills. Chairman Osotsi directed the committee to engage various ministries and state agencies—including the National Police Service—to ensure these outstanding debts are cleared to safeguard the financial interests of devolved units.