Senate Orders Sakaja Arrest Over Missing Billions Audit Queries
As of March 30, 2026, Johnson Sakaja faces an arrest order and a KSh 500,000 fine. The Senate issued the directive after he repeatedly ignored summons from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee.
Consequently, police officers have moved to City Hall and his residence to enforce the order. Authorities now seek to present him before the committee without further delay.
Senate Actively Probes Billions in Audit Queries
Meanwhile, the Senate continues investigating financial discrepancies flagged in the 2024/2025 audit report. The Office of the Auditor-General identified multiple issues requiring immediate clarification.
First, officials withdrew KSh 1.9 billion without payroll summaries or formal approvals. Additionally, county officers failed to provide documents supporting KSh 840 million in personnel costs.
Furthermore, auditors could not verify KSh 544 million spent on fuel, oil, and lubricants. Investigators also uncovered KSh 2.2 billion allegedly paid to ghost workers.
Moreover, the county hired seven advisors earning a combined KSh 10 million monthly. Critics argue officials duplicated roles already assigned to executive members.
Therefore, the Senate demands clear and detailed accountability for these expenditures.
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Senate Escalates Arrest and Sanctions
Following repeated absences, the committee intensified action against the governor. Committee Chair Moses Kajwang directed Douglas Kanja to execute the arrest immediately.
In addition, the Senate imposed a KSh 500,000 fine for contempt of Parliament. Lawmakers enforced the maximum penalty allowed under the law.
Furthermore, senators warned that continued defiance could trigger a motion declaring Sakaja unfit for office. They may forward such a recommendation to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Sakaja Defends Position Amid Standoff
However, Sakaja continues to defend his absence from the hearings. He cited a resolution by the Council of Governors instructing members to boycott the committee.
According to him, governors raised concerns about alleged intimidation and extortion.
Meanwhile, reports indicate he exited City Hall moments before police arrived to arrest him. Consequently, the standoff between county leadership and the Senate continues to intensify.
Ultimately, this unfolding dispute raises serious questions about accountability in Nairobi County. Therefore, Kenyans now watch closely as legal and political actions unfold.
