Donald Kipkorir has exposed what appears to be a massive corruption scandal involving Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. At the center of the allegations is the illegal acquisition of 93 acres of land in Embakasi and the misappropriation of Ksh 2.75 billion meant for compensation.
Documents show that the money was fraudulently transferred and distributed among various law firms and individuals, raising serious questions about Sakaja’s involvement.
The land in question belonged to the Dupoto/Dafur Welfare Settlement Scheme, whose members had lived there for over 30 years.
In December 2023, they were forcibly evicted under suspicious circumstances. Soon after, Ksh 2.75 billion was disbursed, supposedly for compensation, but instead of reaching the rightful owners, the funds were funneled into private accounts.
Sankale & Co. Advocates received Ksh 1.5 billion, while Johnson & Partners LLP, strongly linked to Sakaja got Ksh 1.25 billion.
The money was then further distributed among several law firms and individuals in amounts ranging from tens to hundreds of millions.
This scandal adds to the growing public dissatisfaction with Sakaja’s leadership. His administration has been marred by allegations of mismanagement, incompetence, and questionable deals.
Nairobi residents have been complaining about deteriorating services, with poor drainage, unreliable water supply, and increasing cases of land grabbing. The latest revelations suggest that instead of fixing these issues, the governor has been busy orchestrating shady deals for personal gain.
The involvement of prominent law firms and individuals in the scandal points to a well-organized scheme to loot public funds. Some firms reportedly withdrew large sums in cash, making it nearly impossible to trace the final beneficiaries.
This level of sophistication suggests that the corruption network extends far beyond Sakaja’s office, implicating other powerful figures in both government and legal circles.
Despite these damning revelations, there has been little action from investigative agencies. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have all received formal complaints regarding the scandal.
However, there are concerns that political interference could hinder investigations. Nairobi residents, already frustrated with Sakaja’s leadership, are now demanding accountability. If these allegations are proven true, Sakaja could face serious legal consequences, including impeachment and criminal prosecution.
For now, he remains in office, but the pressure is mounting. Nairobians will be watching closely to see whether justice is served or if this, like many other corruption cases, will be swept under the rug.
