EACC recovers Sh65.3million during raid at Nairobi Planning Chief Analo’s home
Akivaga, a close ally of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja was at one point appointed the acting Nairobi County Secretary. His arrest and seizure of unexplained loads of cash suspected to be proceeds of crime comes at a time there is heightened crackdown on illegal building approvals originated at City Hall.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered more than Sh65.3million in cash stashed in luggage bags and suitcases during a search operation at the residence of Nairobi City County Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning, Patrick Analo Akivaga, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and economic crimes.
The operation, conducted today, Thursday June 4, 2026 at Akivaga’s home in Syokimau, Machakos County, resulted in the recovery of Sh51.3 million in cash and an additional USD 113,000 (approximately Sh14 million), bringing the total amount seized to about Sh65.3million.
Akivaga, a close ally of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja was at one point appointed the acting Nairobi County Secretary. His arrest and seizure of unexplained loads of cash suspected to be proceeds of crime comes at a time there is heightened crackdown on illegal building approvals originated at City Hall.
According to the anti-graft agency, the money was recovered from the suspect’s residence and the boot of his motor vehicle.
Investigators said the cash had been stashed in two briefcases.
EACC detectives also seized several items believed to be relevant to the investigation, including title deeds, motor vehicle logbooks, laptops, mobile phones, iPads, electronic accessories, land and motor vehicle sale agreements, Nairobi County development approval plans and other documentary evidence.
In a statement, the commission said it is investigating Akivaga over allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery and possession of unexplained wealth.
“The commission is investigating allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery and possession of unexplained assets against Mr Patrick Analo Akivaga,” EACC said.
According to investigators, the probe covers the period between the 2019/2020 and 2025/2026 financial years.
The commission alleges that Akivaga received more than Sh170 million through numerous cash and M-Pesa deposits that it considers suspicious.
EACC suspects the funds may have originated from corrupt dealings linked to conflict of interest, abuse of office and bribery.
Preliminary investigations further indicate that the senior county official may have accumulated substantial wealth that is not commensurate with his known legitimate sources of income.
“The commission is currently conducting investigations to establish the source of the funds and determine whether any anti-corruption and economic crimes laws were violated,” the statement said.
Akivaga heads one of Nairobi County’s most influential departments, which is responsible for urban planning, development approvals and enforcement of planning regulations across the capital.
The department oversees the approval of building plans, change-of-user applications and development permits, functions that have historically attracted scrutiny over allegations of bribery and irregular approvals.
The raid marks one of EACC’s most high-profile operations targeting a senior county official in recent months as the commission intensifies its crackdown on corruption, illicit enrichment and abuse of office within devolved governments.
The agency said the outcome of the investigations will determine the next course of action, including possible criminal charges and asset recovery proceedings.
“Upon conclusion of the investigations, the findings will inform appropriate action, including prosecution and the recovery of unexplained wealth and proceeds of corruption,” the commission stated.
There was no immediate comment from Akivaga regarding the allegations.
EACC emphasised that Akivaga has not been found guilty of any offence and that investigations remain ongoing. Any criminal liability, the commission said, will be determined upon the conclusion of investigations and through the due legal process.
Under Kenya’s anti-corruption laws, public officials found to have acquired assets through corrupt conduct or who are unable to satisfactorily explain the source of their wealth may face criminal prosecution, asset forfeiture and recovery of unlawfully acquired property.
