Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Planning and Development, Patrick Analo Akivaga, allegedly amassed millions through unexplained wealth, irregular building approvals, and suspicious cash and M-Pesa deposits.The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested Analo following an extensive graft investigation linking him to the ongoing crisis of unsafe and illegal property developments in Nairobi.The Investigation DetailsThe Recovered Cash: During a raid conducted at his Syokimau residence and on his vehicle, EACC detectives recovered Sh51.3 million in cash and $113,000 (approximately Sh14 million), totaling roughly Sh65.3 million. The total value of assets seized or flagged during the operation is estimated at Sh250 million.Suspicious Transactions: Investigators discovered that between 2020 and 2026, Analo's accounts received more than KSh 170 million via multiple unexplained bank and mobile money deposits. This fortune heavily contrasts with his known legitimate salary as a county official.Seized Documents: Alongside the physical cash, the EACC seized critical evidentiary materials from his home, including land title deeds and building approval plans.
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