Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing mounting pressure after revelations that Kshs. 2.75 billion, meant to compensate Embakasi evictees, was instead funneled to private law firms and individuals.
While thousands of residents, including women, children, and the elderly, were forcefully evicted from Nairobi/Block 125/2173, the money meant for their resettlement was embezzled by well-connected legal practitioners.
Nairobi Gov Johnson Sakaja. Photo: Sakaja Johnson Source: Facebook
Documents show that on December 16, 2023, the Nairobi County Government disbursed the Kshs. 2.75 billion, but not a single cent reached the affected families.
Instead, the funds were transferred to two legal firms—Sankale & Co. Advocates (Kshs. 1.5 billion) and Johnson & Partners LLP (Kshs. 1.2 billion)—before being distributed among multiple lawyers.
On December 18, 2023, massive payouts followed. Nick Ndenda & Associates received Kshs. 112 million, while Moinket & Co Advocates was allocated Kshs. 170 million.
Kitilai Ole Ntutu (Sylvester Ntutu) pocketed Kshs. 250 million, and Kemosi Mogaka & Co Advocates took Kshs. 83 million.
Meanwhile, T.K. Rutto & Co. secured Kshs. 100 million, and Kipkenda & Co Advocates received Kshs. 50 million.
The looting continued with Hashim & Lesaigor & Co Advocates, who bagged Kshs. 183 million, while Sankale & Co Advocates withdrew Kshs. 181 million in cash the following day.
With such massive transactions, the question arises—where was Governor Sakaja when this theft happened?
How could such a large sum be stolen under his administration while thousands of Nairobi residents remained homeless?
Sakaja, who campaigned on a platform of transparency, has remained silent on the issue, leaving many wondering whether he was aware or complicit in the deal.
The evicted residents, some of whom had occupied the land for over 30 years, have been left stranded, fighting for justice against corrupt officials who looted their rightful compensation.
Renowned lawyer Donald Kipkorir summarized the situation on X:
“Kenya has so much money to give to those it knows. For those that work hard & legitimately, they don’t get paid. We can only fix our Country if legitimate claims are paid and to legitimate beneficiaries.”
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja speaking during a past event. Photo: Sakaja Source: Facebook
Despite the growing outcry, no arrests have been made, and the Embakasi victims continue to suffer while politically connected individuals enjoy their share of the looted billions.
