The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered KSh 65.3 million in cash during a search operation at the residence of a senior Nairobi County official.
In a statement on Thursday, June 4, EACC said it conducted a successful search at the home of Patrick Analo Akivaga, the Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning at Nairobi City County Government.
According to EACC, Akivaga is being investigated over allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery, and possession of unexplained assets.
The Commission alleged that the county official has been receiving millions of shillings through cash transactions and M-Pesa deposits.
“Today, Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (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 is investigating allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery, and possession of unexplained assets against Mr. Patrick Analo Akivaga. It is alleged that Mr. Akivaga receives millions of shillings in cash and M-Pesa deposits,” EACC said.
During the operation, investigators recovered Ksh51.3 million and 113,000 US dollars, estimated at approximately Ksh14 million, bringing the total amount seized to Ksh65.3 million.
The cash was recovered at Akivaga’s residence in Syokimau, Machakos County, and from the boot of his motor vehicle.
“Today’s operation yielded valuable evidentiary material to support the ongoing investigations, including KES 51,300,000 and 113,000 US Dollars (approximately Kshs 14,000,000), totaling Kshs 65,300,000, recovered at his residence in Syokimau within Machakos County and in his motor vehicle’s boot,” EACC stated.
EACC also recovered several title deeds, motor vehicle log books, laptops, land and motor vehicle sale agreements, and approval plans from Nairobi County Government, mobile phones, iPads, electronic accessories, and other documentary evidence.
The anti-corruption body noted that the evidence collected will support ongoing investigations and help determine the next course of action.
“Upon conclusion of the investigations, the findings will inform appropriate action, including prosecution and the recovery of unexplained wealth and proceeds of corruption,” EACC added.
