Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has suspended County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Akivaga Analo following his arrest by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over alleged corruption and the recovery of large sums of money.

In a statement issued on Friday, June 5, 2026, Sakaja said the suspension takes immediate effect pending the conclusion of investigations by the anti-graft agency.

“The County Chief Officer Urban Planning Patrick Akivaga Analo is immediately suspended pending conclusion of the investigation,” Governor Sakaja said in the statement.

The county government added that Analo will not be allowed to access his office, official documents, or county systems during the suspension period.

Dominic Mutegi appointed

Governor Sakaja simultaneously appointed Dominic Mutegi, the Director of Development Management, to act in the position with immediate effect.

“The officer will not be allowed to access his office or any official documents or systems during this period. Mr. Dominic Mutegi, the Director of Development Management shall act in this capacity effective immediately,” Sakaja stated.

The governor said the county administration respects the rule of law and will cooperate fully with the EACC and other investigative agencies handling the matter.

“We wish to state that this is a legal process being undertaken by independent constitutional and investigative institutions. The County Government respects the rule of law and will fully cooperate with the EACC and all relevant agencies to facilitate the investigations,” the statement read.

Sakaja maintained that corruption would not be tolerated within the county government and warned public officers against engaging in corrupt practices.

“Corruption has no place in public service. Every public officer is individually accountable for their actions and must be prepared to answer to the law where allegations of wrongdoing arise,” he stated.

At the same time, the governor emphasised that the officer remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

Reconstitution of the Urban Planning Technical Committee

The arrest has triggered major changes within Nairobi’s urban planning department, with the county government announcing the immediate reconstitution of the Urban Planning Technical Committee responsible for processing development approvals.

According to the statement, the county has already written to several professional bodies and agencies seeking nominees to join the committee. These include the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, the Kenya Institute of Planners, the Architectural Association of Kenya, the Engineers Board of Kenya, representatives of residents’ associations, and the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company.

The county has also proposed the inclusion of an EACC liaison officer to assist both the committee and members of the public on matters relating to urban planning and development control.

In another drastic measure, all processing of development approvals has been suspended until the committee is fully reconstituted.

The county government said urgent cases will temporarily be handled directly by County Executive Committee Member for Built Environment and Urban Planning Patrick Mbogo in accordance with the Physical and Land Use Planning Act of 2019.

Governor Sakaja further announced that Ibrahim Auma Nyangoya will serve as acting County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning with immediate effect.

The governor assured Nairobi residents that service delivery would continue uninterrupted despite the ongoing investigations and administrative changes.

“We urge the public to allow the investigative and judicial processes to proceed without interference or speculation. Nairobi residents can be assured that service delivery will continue uninterrupted as the relevant institutions carry out their mandate,” Sakaja said.

The latest developments come amid heightened scrutiny over corruption allegations within county governments and renewed pressure on public institutions to strengthen transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.