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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has expanded its probe into the controversial waste dumping incident at Kenya Power offices in Nairobi, implicating several Nairobi County officials, including Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria. The officials are accused of illegally dumping waste at the Kenya Power premises on February 25, 2025.

DCI Director Amin Mohammed, appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, led by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, confirmed that the investigation was progressing, with several Nairobi County officials already in custody.

“We have already arrested key individuals in connection with this matter. Today, we are extending an invitation to more officials, including Geoffrey Mosiria, the Chief Officer for Environment, and other county employees to record their statements,” said Amin.

The DCI has summoned officials such as John Malawi (Director of Environment), Tiras Njoroge, Charles Kerich, Maurine Njeri, Nahashon Muguna, William Kangongo (Head of Enforcement), Eva Wariuki (Chief Officer of Security and Compliance), and others, to assist with the investigation. 

Amin also confirmed the arrests of Augustine Otieno Osore (driver), Moses Gitari, and Alice Okari (machine operator), who were taken into custody shortly after the incident. These arrests were made before the issue was raised in Parliament.

In response to the incident, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced the interdiction of two senior county officials. James Sankale, the acting Director of Revenue Administration, and John Antoiti, the acting Assistant Revenue Collection Director, have both been suspended as the investigation continues.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, also appearing before the committee, condemned the incident, calling the act “barbaric, unacceptable, and criminal.” Kanja, who was on an official trip to Nigeria during the incident, said he instructed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Igonga to open a criminal investigation file immediately upon receiving reports.

The National Police Service (NPS) is preparing to charge the involved officials with several offenses, including sabotage, robbery with violence, illegal dumping of waste, and traffic obstruction under Section 56 of the Traffic Act. This comes after Kenya Power employees filed a report at Parklands Police Station, alleging they were harassed and robbed of valuables, including mobile phones and money, during the incident.

The investigation has sparked public outrage, with many calling for stronger accountability measures and enforcement against misconduct within the Nairobi County Government.