Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has interdicted two senior county officers over an illegal garbage dumping incident near Stima Plaza.
Speaking before the Committee on Administration and Internal Security at County Hall, Sakaja condemned the act, stating that it violates the county’s policies and values.
“Two officers have been interdicted over the illegal dumping of garbage because this is not what we stand for. On behalf of the staff, I apologize. That should not have happened,” Sakaja said.
The officers are accused of ordering illegal dumping.
Inspector General of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja, confirmed that criminal investigations were launched immediately after the incident.
“I was in Nigeria at the time, but we initiated investigations immediately after the illegal dumping was reported,” Kanja said.
Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin confirmed that Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) officials reported the matter at Parklands Police Station after the incident near Stima Plaza.
“We launched investigations following the report at Parklands Police Station, and several people have been arrested for questioning,” Amin said.
He further stated that among the issues under investigation is the illegal dumping of garbage.
“From our perspective, it was unfortunate that the garbage was dumped illegally. We will conduct thorough investigations and prosecute those responsible,” the DCI affirmed.
The three reiterated that better ways to address such cases should be implemented moving forward to effectively resolve the matter.
Parliament is also investigating the matter.
While speaking at Jesus Winner Ministry Church in Roysambu on Sunday, Sakaja expressed his sincere regret to the city residents for the garbage dumping at Stima Plaza.
“We will have measures that will be put in place to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. We cleaned that area and also we will plant flowers for beautification. We will also work closely with Kenya Power to resolve the ongoing disputes and find a mutually beneficial solution, ” Sakaja said.
The dispute between the Nairobi County and Kenya Power has been ongoing due to Sh4.8 billion in unpaid wayleave fees owed to the county by the Kenya power company and electricity bills owed by the county.
Although, as a sign of unity, Sakaja expressed deep remorse for the county officers’ behaviour, acknowledged the problems it caused, and accepted full responsibility for their actions.
The fumigation and cleanup efforts at Stima Plaza by the Nairobi county’s Green Army shows Governor Sakaja’s resolve to right the wrongs.
The Green Army team with fumigation machines, water bowsers, and other cleanup tools made sure that the Stima Plaza building was cleaned up completely and effectively, both inside and out. Additionally, the roads next to Stima Plaza were also cleaned using water bowsers.
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