Nairobi Members of County Assembly (MCAs) have blown the lid off an alleged Ksh 60.8 million tender scandal involving four companies accused of receiving payments for undelivered goods and unverified works. The revelations, made during a heated session at City Hall, have intensified scrutiny on Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration, with some legislators now pushing for his impeachment over alleged corruption and misuse of county funds.
According to documents tabled before the County Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee, the firms in question were reportedly paid for services that were never rendered, while key payment vouchers and procurement records remain missing. MCAs claimed the transactions appeared to benefit individuals linked to senior officials within the governor’s inner circle. The committee is said to have launched a formal investigation to trace the flow of funds, amid growing public frustration over unfulfilled development projects in the capital. The alleged scandal adds to a list of corruption claims that have dogged the Nairobi County Government in recent months.
The development has sparked a wave of political reactions both online and offline, with Kenyans on social media expressing outrage over what they describe as entrenched impunity in public offices. Some citizens accused oversight bodies such as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) of failing to take decisive action, while others voiced skepticism that the case would lead to meaningful accountability. Several opposition figures have also weighed in, urging the Senate and investigative agencies to intervene before public confidence in devolution erodes further.
As investigations continue, Governor Sakaja faces mounting pressure to address the allegations and cooperate with oversight institutions. The County Assembly is expected to summon key officials for questioning in the coming weeks, a move that could determine whether an impeachment motion proceeds. The unfolding scandal has reignited debate over governance and transparency in Nairobi, underscoring the urgent need for stronger financial controls and accountability within county administrations across Kenya.