PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 09 June 2026
The National Integrity Alliance notes the search operation conducted by the EACC on 4th June 2026 at the residence of Mr Patrick Analo Akivaga, Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning at the Nairobi City County Government.
The reported recovery of substantial sums of money, allegedly amounting to KES 65.3 million in cash, as well as critical documentary evidence, has generated significant public concern and continues to highlight corruption and economic crimes within the public sector. The serious nature of the allegations under investigation, including conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery, and possession of unexplained wealth, reflects a broader governance challenge that requires sustained and systemic responses.
While this operation represents an important investigative step, it is only one part of the broader criminal justice process. Public confidence in anti-corruption efforts will ultimately depend on the timely conclusion of investigations, institution of prosecution where evidence warrants, recovery of illicit assets and consistent enforcement of the law.
The NIA now urges the EACC, in collaboration with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), to move with speed and diligence to ensure that:
- Investigations are concluded expeditiously and to the required evidentiary threshold for the prosecution.
- Appropriate charges are instituted where evidence supports prosecution;
- Parallel civil asset recovery and forfeiture proceedings are commenced in line with the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (No. 9 of 2009) (POCAMLA Act) to preserve and recover the unexplained wealth and illicitly acquired assets;
Beyond this specific case, NIA reiterates the urgent need for full and effective implementation of the Conflict-of-Interest Act, 2025. The proper enforcement of this Act should be leveraged to strengthen preventive and detective accountability mechanisms, including the institutionalisation of lifestyle audits for public officials. If effectively implemented, these tools would significantly enhance the ability of oversight institutions to detect and disrupt corruption pathways, especially those linked to procurement fraud, kickbacks, bribery and abuse of office.
Closely linked to this is the need to accelerate full implementation of public procurement reforms and beneficial ownership transparency provisions under the Companies (Beneficial Ownership Information) Regulations, 2020. These frameworks are critical to exposing hidden interests in public contracting and reducing opportunities for diversion of public resources through opaque corporate structures.
The instant case also reflects broader and persistent governance concerns within the county governments, where significant public resources are managed alongside recurring allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Over the years, several cases involving both former and serving governors and senior county officials have been investigated and prosecuted on allegations ranging from procurement irregularities and embezzlement to conflict of interest and unexplained wealth. These trends highlight the urgency of strengthening systemic safeguards at devolved levels of government.
In this regard, the NIA calls for the integrated and consistent enforcement of the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, beneficial ownership disclosures, alongside strengthenedsocial accountability mechanisms. Enhanced civic participation in monitoring county budgets, procurement processes and expenditure tracking can play a critical complementary role in detecting early warning signs of corruption and reinforcing institutional oversight.
NIA reiterates its commitment to supporting institutions and citizens in the collective effort to promote transparency, integrity, and accountability.
Signed by NIA Members
- Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya)
- Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi!
- The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC)
- The Institute of Social Accountability (TISA)
THE NATIONAL INTEGRITY ALLIANCE (NIA)
The National Integrity Alliance (NIA) is a citizen-centered integrity and anti-corruption coalition comprising Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya), Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi! The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and The Institute of Social Accountability (TISA). NIA seeks to breathe life into the constitutional promise on Integrity by catalyzing frontline ethics and anti-corruption institutions, and active citizens to Detect, Deter, Disrupt and Defeat corruption at all levels of society.
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