Top county officials in Nairobi have been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over the illegal dumping of waste at Kenya Power (KPLC) offices. The move comes amid an ongoing dispute between Nairobi County and KPLC.
Summons Issued to Senior Officials
DCI Director Amin Mohammed, speaking before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, announced that Nairobi’s Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, has been summoned for interrogation. He is not alone; several other senior officials are also under scrutiny, including:
John Malawi, Director of Environment
Tiras Njoroge
Charles Kerich
Maurine Njeri
Nahashon Muguna
In addition, a number of county officials have been called in, such as William Kangongo (Head of Enforcement), Eva Wariuki (Chief Officer of Security and Compliance), James Sankale (Head of Debt Collection Unit), John Antoiti (Revenue Collection Director), Steve Ogesa (Director of Parking), and Fredrick Omolo (Starehe Rural Enforcement).
Investigation and Arrests
The investigation has already led to the arrest of three county employees: Augustine Otieno Osore (driver), Moses Gitari, and Alice Okari (machine operator). They are being questioned on charges including sabotage, robbery with violence, illegal dumping, and traffic obstruction.
Statements from Governor Sakaja
Amid the growing tension, Governor Sakaja addressed the issue at Jesus Winner Ministry Church in Roysambu on Sunday. He expressed sincere regret over the garbage dumping incident at Stima Plaza, urging measures to prevent future occurrences.
“We will have measures that will be put in place to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. We cleaned that area and also we will plant flowers for beautification. We will also work closely with Kenya Power to resolve the ongoing disputes and find a mutually beneficial solution.”
Governor Sakaja acknowledged the troubled relationship between Nairobi County and KPLC, a conflict fueled by outstanding financial issues. The county is owed Sh4.8 billion in unpaid wayleave fees by KPLC, while it also faces arrears on its electricity bills.
Clean-Up Efforts Underway
In a bid to set things right, Nairobi County’s Green Army has been mobilized to carry out fumigation and clean-up efforts at Stima Plaza. Equipped with fumigation machines, water bowsers, and other tools, the team has worked diligently to clean both the building and the adjacent roads.
Authorities stress that the summons and ongoing investigation are critical steps toward ensuring accountability and preventing similar incidents in the future. With cleanup operations already in progress, officials hope to restore public confidence and work towards a resolution of the longstanding disputes between the county and Kenya Power.
