The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed the full extent of what investigators found at the Syokimau residence of Nairobi Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga, and the list of recovered items goes far beyond the staggering cash that first grabbed national attention.
EACC CEO Abdi Ahmed Mohamud confirmed that a total of Ksh 65.3 million was recovered during the operation, comprising Ksh 51.3 million in cash and USD 113,000 equivalent to approximately Ksh 14 million.
The money was found both inside the residence in Syokimau, Machakos County and in the boot of his motor vehicle, painting a picture of a man who allegedly kept large sums of cash close at hand and within easy reach.
Beyond the money, investigators walked away with a collection of items that they described as valuable evidentiary material to support the ongoing probe.
Several title deeds were among the most significant finds, alongside motor vehicle logbooks and land and motor vehicle sale agreements that could point to a network of assets accumulated over time.
Approval plans from the Nairobi County Government were also recovered, a detail that carries particular weight given Analo’s role in urban development and planning, where the approval of construction and land use applications is a function that comes with considerable financial temptation.
Investigators also took away laptops, mobile phones, iPads, electronic accessories and other documentary evidence that could unlock a much wider picture of the alleged corruption scheme once examined thoroughly by forensic experts.
The EACC further alleged that Analo had been receiving millions of shillings through both cash payments and M-Pesa deposits, suggesting a pattern of conduct that extended well beyond a single transaction or isolated incident.