The recent disclosure that a private firm, Nairobi Green, was being set up to manage solid waste in Nairobi has taken a new turn.
This follows accusations by the Nairobi County Assembly Committee on Environment that some members of the Executive have failed to attend summons meant to shed light on the legality of the company.
According to documents from the Registrar of Companies, the firm’s shareholders include sitting county officials. Listed are the CECM for Environment, Maureen Njeri and the CECM for Finance, Charles Kerich, each holding equal shares.
Other names associated with the company include County Secretary Godfrey Akumali as a shareholder, and Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria and Chief Officer for Finance and Economic Planning Asha Abdi, both as Directors.
Since the matter became public, some of the listed officials have been summoned to appear before the Environment Committee but have not honoured the invitations.
Now, the Environment Minister, Maureen Njeri, and Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria have been summoned to appear before the committee on 23 April.
In a letter dated April 16 by Assembly Clerk Edward Gichana, the two are required to provide details regarding the circumstances under which they established the firm, with serving county officials as shareholders.
“You are hereby required (personally) to appear before the Nairobi City County Assembly Sectoral Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on Wednesday, 23, 2025, at 11 am to furnish responses on the above matters,” the letter reads in part.
It adds: “If you fail to comply with this summons without lawful excuse, you will be subject to the consequences of non-attendance laid down in Section 27 of the County Assembly Powers and Privileges Act, 2017.”
Recently, Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve sought a statement from the committee, insisting that Governor Johnson Sakaja should be questioned over the establishment of the firm.
“They have been taking us in circles, and the next action, if they fail to comply, is to deny them the budget if this behaviour continues,” Munuve said.
Governor Sakaja, however, defended the creation of Nairobi Green, stating it was a move to dismantle garbage cartels. He likened it to the structure of the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company.
The governor said the new company would have its own board of directors, own assets, and directly pay suppliers, ensuring transparency and efficiency in waste management.
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