Sakaja's Seven Advisors Each Pocket Ksh 203,000 Monthly, Sifuna Reveals
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has come under fresh scrutiny after revelations that he maintains a team of seven advisors, each drawing an average monthly salary of Ksh 203,000.
The disclosure, made during a sitting of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, has sparked debate on the prudence of such high remuneration amid ongoing questions about county spending priorities. Senator Edwin Sifuna, a vocal critic of the governor, highlighted the figures as part of broader concerns over fiscal management in Nairobi County.
The committee's findings indicate that the seven advisors collectively cost the county millions of shillings each month, raising eyebrows among Kenyans already grappling with economic hardships. Critics argue that while expert advice can be valuable for effective governance, the hefty pay packages appear disproportionate, especially when compared to the salaries of ordinary county workers and the pressing needs in service delivery. Sifuna used the opportunity to question the necessity and value derived from such a large advisory team for a single county administration.
As the revelations circulate, calls for greater transparency and accountability in county expenditure have intensified. Supporters of Governor Sakaja may defend the hires as essential for tackling Nairobi's complex urban challenges, but the high average earnings have fueled public discourse on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. The matter is likely to dominate future oversight sessions as senators push for detailed justifications on the roles and impact of these advisors.
