Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) descended on a residence in Syokimau on Thursday, 4th June 2026. They were not just looking for documents.
Inside the home and the boot of a car belonging to a top Nairobi County official, they discovered a fortune.
The KSh 65 Million Discovery
Patrick Analo Akivaga serves as the Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning at Nairobi City County. During the raid, EACC officers recovered a total of KSh 65.3 million.
According to EACC, the haul consisted of KSh 51.3 million in cash and USD 113,000, which is approximately KSh 14 million.
"The money was found at the residence and the boot of Analo's vehicle." — EACC Investigative Report.
The commission is now investigating allegations of bribery, conflict of interest, and the possession of unexplained assets. Investigators believe Mr Akivaga has accumulated wealth that does not match his known legitimate income.
More Than Just Cash
The search yielded more than just bundles of notes. Detectives also seized several title deeds and motor vehicle logbooks. Other items taken for evidence include:
- Laptops, iPads, and mobile phones.
- Land and vehicle sale agreements.
- Nairobi County development approval plans.
A Pattern of Controversy
This is not the first time Mr Akivaga has faced public scrutiny. In January, a 16-storey building collapsed in South C, resulting in four deaths. Investigations at the time linked him to approvals that allegedly ignored safety enforcement notices.
The raid comes at a difficult time for City Hall. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Finance Executive Charles Karich have also faced recent legal challenges, including contempt of court charges and Senate summonses.
Kenyans Demand Answers
As news of the Syokimau raid spread, many Kenyans took to social media to express their shock and frustration. User @Wangari_Voice asked a simple question: "Why would someone have massive amounts of cash in their house?"
Another user, @KinyanBoy, was more blunt, stating, "That’s how corruption money is kept."
"Urban planning is where corruption graduates from stealing money to stealing the future." — @mnmaragia.
@mnmaragia further argued that illegal approvals lead to "flooding," "collapsed drainage," and "concrete slums." While @Dr_F_Francis urged the EACC to "arrest all his network," others remained sceptical about the final outcome. @easybake2 remarked, "Big press release then nothing happens."
The Road Ahead
The EACC maintains that this is an ongoing investigation based on a court-authorised search warrant. The findings will determine whether Mr Akivaga will face formal prosecution and if the state will move to recover the proceeds of corruption.
