Nairobi is by no doubt run by notorious cartels out there to enrich themselves as the country suffers from debt and lack of fund to work for citizens.
Nairobi county chief, Mike Sonko has exposed an inside cartel of officers in charge of the lands department that has interfered with payment systems in a bid to steal from unsuspecting members of the public.
“As at 3rd January 2019 the figures were changed from Sh23, 595,544 to Sh327, 633 without any explanation to the county,” read the letter dated March 27.
Sonko further stated that he had received reports that some officers in the department were demanding for kickbacks from business and property owners with huge land rates areas in order to either permanently delete their accounts or reduce the amount payable.
“The county is losing millions because of this collusion between cartels and the rogue city officials. The officers are fond of asking for bribes to alter the bills owed to city hall, consequently leading to the county government making huge loses,” he said.
“I am urging the DCI to move with speed and arrest the culprits involved so that it acts as a lesson to all those who think they can steal from the public and get away scot-free. We also want the DCI to ensure that city hall recovers all the money lost through corrupt under dealings,” added the Governor.
The city boss also wants other departments such as ICT, Finance and revenue and debt collection departments probed. They are alleged to be part of a multifaceted syndicate that is out to fleece the county.
This comes against the backdrop of a revelation that City hall is owed Sh120 billion in rates by the Government and private entities in the capital.