For the past two years, auditors have been denied access to evaluate Nairobi County’s revenue system. As a result, they are unable to verify whether the revenue figures announced by the county government are accurate.
Cyprian Nyakundi has shared this on his X handle, raising serious concerns about financial mismanagement under Governor Johnson Sakaja. The refusal to allow auditors access suggests that the county government is hiding something.
If everything was being done correctly, there would be no reason to block an independent review. Instead, Sakaja’s administration continues operating in secrecy, keeping Nairobi residents in the dark about how public money is being spent.
Despite collecting billions in revenue, Nairobi remains in a terrible state. Roads are full of potholes, garbage is piling up, drainage systems are blocked, and water supply remains unreliable.
Where does all the money go? Without proper auditing, it is impossible to know. Sakaja’s government has been accused of inflating project costs and awarding tenders to his associates.
The county keeps announcing new projects, yet there is little progress on the ground. The same problems keep getting worse while Nairobians suffer.
Sakaja has also been accused of prioritizing unnecessary projects while essential services collapse. The Agenda 47 movement and leaders like Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai have repeatedly criticized his leadership, but instead of addressing these concerns, he focuses on public relations and silencing critics.
His administration has been linked to fraudulent procurement deals, with insiders benefiting from county contracts. These allegations raise serious questions about why auditors are being kept away from the revenue system. If everything was clean, there would be no fear of investigation.
The signs of mismanagement are everywhere. County workers have gone unpaid, streetlights are not being maintained, and markets remain in poor condition. Meanwhile, Sakaja and his team continue living lavishly, using taxpayer money for expensive trips and luxury events.
This is the same leader who promised to fix Nairobi, yet his time in office has only exposed him as another politician focused on personal gain. His connections in government protect him, but Nairobians can see the reality corruption is ruining the city.
Cyprian Nyakundi’s post has brought this issue to the public, but the county government remains silent. If Nairobi residents do not demand accountability, the looting will continue, and services will keep declining.
Sakaja’s leadership has failed, and the refusal to allow auditors access to county finances is proof that there is something to hide. If this corruption is not stopped, Nairobi will only sink deeper into crisis.
