‘Budget cuts, internal frustrations’: Mosiria fires back at Sakaja after sacking

Sacked Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has accused Governor Johnson Sakaja of sidelining him for nearly three years, claiming budget cuts and internal frustrations undermined his ability to discharge his duties long before his formal dismissal on Wednesday.

File image of now sacked Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria and Governor Johnson Sakaja during a past appearance. PHOTO | COURTESY

In a statement posted on his official social media accounts minutes after the announcement of his removal, Mosiria alleged that Sakaja stripped him of his responsibilities as an accounting officer in December 2023 and subsequently reduced the budget for his then health docket from Ksh.1.2 billion to Ksh.100 million.

Mosiria claimed the changes followed his refusal to facilitate direct procurement arrangements that he alleges would have favoured individuals close to the Governor and contractors.

Source: Citizen Digital