Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has once again been slapped with a hefty fine of Ksh. 500,000 for failing to honor a summons by the Senate Energy Committee. The committee sought his presence to probe the Mradi gas explosion in Embakasi, which claimed six lives and left over 200 injured on February 2.
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Despite repeated calls from the Senate, Sakaja’s absence persists. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has escalated the matter, urging the Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, to enforce Sakaja’s appearance before the committee.
This recent fine adds to Sakaja’s growing list of penalties. Just this Monday, the County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CPAIC) reprimanded him for his consistent non-attendance at scheduled meetings and disregard for summonses from the Senate.
CPAIC had summoned Sakaja on April 8 to account for the utilization of Ksh. 76 billion over four consecutive financial years from 2019 to 2023. However, Sakaja failed to comply with the summons, further aggravating the Senate’s frustration.
In response to Sakaja’s repeated absences, CPAIC has instructed the Inspector General to ensure the governor’s appearance before the committee within 14 days. Should the committee find discrepancies in the utilization of the Ksh. 76 billion, it holds the authority to recommend withholding funds to Nairobi County and pursuing legal action against Governor Sakaja.
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As Sakaja’s no-shows continue to draw scrutiny, the Senate’s patience wears thin, signaling potential consequences for the embattled governor if accountability measures are not met.
