Nairobi gubernatorial hopeful Dennis Waweru has launched a scathing attack on incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja, accusing him of presiding over a county riddled with revenue leaks and financial mismanagement.
Waweru, a former MP and now a leading contender in the upcoming 2027 elections, said fixing Nairobi's revenue system will be his top priority if elected. He promised to "seal all loopholes" that currently allow public funds to slip through the cracks.
“We must get the issue of revenue right in Nairobi County,” Waweru declared. “Unlike Sakaja, who is aiding revenue leaks in Nairobi County, I will seal those loopholes where our money is lost and double revenue collection.”
Waweru accused the current administration of failing to implement robust systems to safeguard Nairobi’s income streams, especially in high-revenue sectors such as parking, markets, outdoor advertising, and land rates. According to him, inefficiencies and possible collusion with corrupt cartels have crippled the city’s ability to fund essential services.
Waweru insisted that Nairobi is capable of collecting at least double its current revenue with proper accountability mechanisms in place.
His remarks come amid growing concerns from city residents over uncollected garbage, poor road conditions, and inadequate healthcare—issues often attributed to poor funding or mismanagement within the county government.
Governor Sakaja has previously defended his administration’s track record, citing efforts to digitize revenue collection and crack down on graft within City Hall. However, critics argue that these initiatives have not translated into tangible improvements in service delivery.
Political analysts view Waweru’s comments as an early salvo in what promises to be a heated race for the capital’s top seat. With Nairobi’s strategic importance both economically and politically, the battle for governor is expected to attract heavyweight candidates and significant national attention.
Waweru has called on investigative agencies to audit Nairobi’s revenue systems and hold accountable those found guilty of sabotaging public finance management.
“Nairobi can work. We just need leadership that is honest, efficient, and not afraid to take on cartels,” he said.
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