EACC Raids Nairobi Planning Chief Patrick Analo’s Home, Recovers Sh65 Million in Cash

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has intensified its crackdown on alleged corruption in county governments after detectives raided the home of Nairobi City County Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning, Patrick Analo Akivaga, and recovered more than Sh65 million in cash.

The Thursday morning operation at Analo’s residence in Syokimau is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery and possession of unexplained wealth. According to the anti-graft agency, the senior county official is suspected of amassing assets far beyond his known legitimate sources of income. (Radio47 (https://www.radio47.fm/news/eacc-32339/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

EACC investigators said they recovered approximately Sh65.3 million during the search, including Sh51.3 million in Kenyan currency and about USD 113,000. Some of the money was reportedly found inside the residence while another portion was recovered from the boot of a vehicle within the compound. (Radio47 (https://www.radio47.fm/news/eacc-32339/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

The commission also seized a range of documents and electronic devices believed to be relevant to the investigation. These included title deeds, motor vehicle logbooks, laptops, mobile phones, land sale agreements, vehicle sale agreements and county approval plans. EACC says the materials could provide crucial evidence in tracing the source of the funds and determining whether public office was used for personal enrichment. (Radio47 (https://www.radio47.fm/news/eacc-32339/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

In a statement, the commission revealed that Analo is under investigation over claims that he received more than Sh170 million through suspicious cash and M-Pesa transactions between the 2019/2020 and 2025/2026 financial years. Investigators are examining whether the transactions were linked to the abuse of his position within Nairobi County’s planning department.

“The Commission is investigating allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery and possession of unexplained assets against him,” EACC said.

Analo heads one of the most influential departments at City Hall, overseeing urban planning, development approvals and enforcement of building regulations in the capital. The department has frequently found itself at the centre of controversy amid concerns over illegal developments, building collapses and allegations that developers often secure approvals through corrupt means.

The raid is likely to reignite scrutiny of Nairobi’s planning sector, which has faced repeated accusations of irregular approvals and weak enforcement despite rapid urban growth across the city. Urban planning experts have long argued that corruption within approval processes has contributed to unsafe construction practices and significant losses in county revenue.

The operation also comes as EACC steps up investigations into corruption and unexplained wealth cases involving senior public officials across the country. In recent months, the commission has pursued several high-profile cases involving county governments, state agencies and constituency development funds, signaling a renewed push to recover stolen public resources and prosecute those implicated in economic crimes. (The Star (https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2026-05-07-eacc-arrests-11-suspects-in-sh85-million-eldama-ravine-ng-cdf-scandal?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

EACC said investigations into Analo’s financial dealings are ongoing and that the evidence recovered during the search will be subjected to forensic analysis. The findings will determine whether criminal charges will be filed and whether the commission will move to recover assets suspected to be proceeds of corruption.

As of Thursday evening, Nairobi County had not issued an official statement regarding the raid or the allegations facing the senior official.

The investigation is expected to be closely watched given Analo’s influential role in Nairobi’s development approval system and the broader public concerns over corruption in county governments.