Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson 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 the 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.