The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has fined Johnson Sakaja KSh500,000 and ordered his arrest for contempt of Parliament after he repeatedly failed to appear before the panel. The committee directed Douglas Kanja to apprehend the governor and present him before senators.
The move followed multiple ignored summons, prompting lawmakers to escalate the matter. Committee chair Moses Kajwang confirmed the directive, stating that Sakaja must be produced before the committee to answer questions. Senators will also determine whether his conduct amounts to a gross constitutional breach, which could trigger further action.
At the same time, sharp criticism emerged over Nairobi County’s financial management, based on the Auditor-General Kenya report for the 2024/25 financial year. Edwin Sifuna pushed for accountability, citing questionable expenditures.
Auditors flagged KSh840 million in personnel expenses lacking supporting documents, as well as KSh1.9 billion withdrawn from a salary account without proper payroll records or approvals. Further scrutiny fell on KSh544 million spent on fuel, alongside KSh15.7 billion allocated to waste management.
Concerns also arose over the outsourcing of garbage collection despite the county maintaining 56 trucks, which consumed significant fuel resources. Additionally, the appointment of seven advisors earning a combined KSh10 million monthly drew criticism, with senators arguing their roles overlap with existing officials.
The committee is expected to continue investigations as pressure mounts for accountability in Nairobi County’s administration.
