The High Court has issued orders freezing multiple bank accounts belonging to former Nairobi County Government Chief Officer Patrick Analo Akivaga.
This follows a sting operation at Analo’s residence in Syokimau by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) that recovered Sh65.3 million in cash. This money was in batches of Sh51,300,000 and USD130,000 (equivalent to Sh14,605,250). The money was all hidden in the boot of Analo’s vehicle.
“Our operation yielded valuable evidentiary material to support the ongoing investigations, including Sh51,300,000 and 113,000 US Dollars (approximately 14,000,000), totaling Sh65,300,000 recovered at his residence in Syokimau within Machakos County and in his motor vehicle’s boot,” the EACC had stated.
At the same time, the EACC detectives recovered several title deeds, motor vehicle log books, laptops, land and motor vehicle sale agreements, electronic devices including mobile phones and iPads, documents and approval plans from the County Government of Nairobi.
As the EACC sought orders to freeze his accounts, it was revealed that Patrick Analo Akivaga has Sh10.3 million in Cooperative Bank, Sh2 million in KCB Bank and Sh1.6 million in Equity Bank. His wife has Sh3 million in her KCB Bank. Altogether, Analo and his wife have Sh16.9 million which the EACC has termed as unexplained funds.
This implies that Patrick Analo had been storing more cash at his home than he had in his bank accounts. When freezing the bank accounts, Justice Rose Ougo of the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court determined that the application by the EACC contained merit since Analo and his wife could not explain the source of the money that had been recovered by the EACC detectives at their residence.
“The respondents are spouses, business partners, and directors of several companies that trade with the Vihiga County Government,” Justice Ougo stated.
She further noted that the evidence that had been provided by the EACC indicated that Patrick Analo and his spouse had accumulated a large asset base that was disproportional to their legitimate sources of income.
Patrick Analo Akivaga: Man busted with Sh65 million cash at his home
Justice Ougo also heard that the EACC is pursuing the couple over abuse of office, bribery and possession of unexplained assets, and conflict of interest.
According to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), County Chief Officers in Job Group S/T are entitled to a gross salary ranging from Sh217,070 to Sh283,010 per month.
According to the anti-corruption commission, Analo had allegedly received over Sh170 million through numerous suspicious cash and M-Pesa deposits between the 2019/2020 and 2025/2026 financial years.
Patrick Analo had been serving under Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja as the Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning.
This department is considered one of the most influential departments in the County of Nairobi. It handles development approvals, planning permissions, change-of-user applications, and enforcement of urban planning regulations across Kenya’s capital city.
Analo was nominated for the position by Sakaja in 2022. He was among two others whose names were presented to the County Assembly of Nairobi for consideration. He was approved by the Members of the County Assembly.
Months later in 2023, Analo was appointed by Sakaja as the County’s Secretary after Members of County Assembly (MCAs) rejected Mr Jairus Musumba.
This appointment meant that Analo would be tasked with co-ordinating the business of the County Executive Committee and keeping its minutes, subject to the committee’s directions. This appointment was however stopped by the High Court of Kenya.
Patrick Analo had previously, worked under former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Ann Kananu as the Deputy Director for Urban Development and Planning, a role in which he led in planning and development functions within the city administration.
He holds a Master’s degree in urban management from the University of Nairobi, which he pursued between 2009 and 2011. At the same time, Patrick Analo Akivaga holds certifications from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Makerere University, and Maseno University.
