Former Daggorreti South MP Dennis Waweru has demanded that Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja be held accountable for the recent dumping of garbage outside Kenya Power and Lighting Company’s (KPLC) headquarters, Stima Plaza.
Waweru has urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to focus on Sakaja and senior county officials instead of summoning junior officers over the incident.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja speaking during a past event. Photo: Sakaja Source: Facebook
On February 24, 2025, large piles of garbage were dumped at the entrances of Stima Plaza, disrupting operations and forcing KPLC staff to work remotely.
The dumping was allegedly a response to KPLC’s decision to disconnect electricity to county buildings over unpaid bills amounting to approximately KSh 3 billion.
The incident has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning the conduct of Nairobi County authorities.
Governor Sakaja has since expressed regret over the incident, stating that it was not a sanctioned county action.
Johnson Sakaja smiles during a past UDA meeting. Photo:
He has promised disciplinary measures against those responsible and assured the public that similar incidents will not occur under his leadership.
As part of his response, Sakaja has interdicted two senior county officials Acting Director of Revenue Administration John Ntoiti and Acting Assistant Director of Debt Management James Sankale Lempaka for their alleged involvement in the incident.
He has emphasized his commitment to professionalism and resolving disputes through appropriate legal channels.
Despite these actions, Dennis Waweru has criticized the DCI’s approach, arguing that the directive to dump the garbage could not have come from junior officers alone.
Former Dagoretti South MP Dennis Waweru. Photo: NTV Kenya Source: Facebook
“This was not a mistake or the work of rogue officers it was sanctioned from the top,” Waweru has said.
He has urged the DCI to investigate Sakaja and the County Secretary, accusing them of endorsing what he has called “terrorism against innocent Nairobians.”
The DCI and the National Police Service have since launched investigations, summoning several county officials for questioning
Authorities have pledged to conduct a thorough inquiry to ensure all those responsible are held accountable.
The backlash has not stopped with Waweru. Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has also condemned the actions of county officials, describing the dumping as “institutional terrorism” and a gross abuse of power.
He has called for strict disciplinary action against all involved, including those who facilitated and protected the act.
As investigations continue, there has been a growing demand for accountability at all levels of the county administration to prevent similar incidents and restore public trust in governance.
