Allegations of sexual misconduct, power abuse, and toxic workplace dynamics have rocked City Hall as Nairobi’s Deputy Governor, Njoroge Muchiri, finds himself at the center of a disturbing expose involving his inner staff.
Insiders within the Nairobi County Government have painted a damning picture of a deputy governor allegedly entangled in a love triangle involving two of his closest aides — Kellen Muna, a recently elevated personal assistant, and Peris Macharia, the office secretary.
Sources say that what began as internal rivalry has escalated into open hostility between the two women, both reportedly vying for Muchiri’s attention and favor. The once-professional working environment has allegedly devolved into a battleground of manipulation, jealousy, and whispered threats.
Rapid Promotions and Questionable Appointments
Kellen Muna, initially a junior protocol officer, saw a sudden and unexplained rise in rank, becoming the deputy governor’s personal assistant — a role previously held by Solomon Kuria. Kuria, now relegated to a ceremonial position, is said to be disillusioned by the favoritism and political games within the DG’s office.
“Her promotion came out of nowhere,” one staffer commented under condition of anonymity. “It’s clear the decision had little to do with performance and everything to do with personal closeness to the DG.”
Zanzibar Showdown
Matters came to a head during a recent county delegation trip to Zanzibar. Muna was notably excluded from the official list, while Peris Macharia was included — sparking what insiders call a fierce and personal mission. Muna allegedly traveled to Zanzibar independently, determined to assert control over her place in the DG’s circle of trust.
What should have been a diplomatic visit turned into a spectacle of personal vendettas, with staffers divided and the working environment further strained.
Toxic Leadership and Allegations of Harassment
Multiple junior officers claim that Deputy Governor Muchiri has repeatedly abused his office, allegedly using his position to demand personal favors and intimidate those who resist his advances.
“He walks into meetings intoxicated, hurls threats at staff, and makes inappropriate demands,” said a former protocol officer who left after being allegedly dismissed for challenging the DG’s behavior. The officer, known only as “Too,” is believed to have clashed with Muchiri over professional ethics and has since been ousted from his role.
City Hall in Crisis
The unfolding drama has left staff demoralized and critical county functions under strain. With top aides at loggerheads and the deputy governor facing allegations of workplace misconduct, questions are now being raised about accountability at the highest levels of Nairobi’s leadership.
Civil society groups have begun calling for an immediate investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Public Service Commission, citing gross abuse of power, nepotism, and moral failure in public office.
As Nairobi grapples with pressing issues such as sanitation, public transport, and housing, leadership scandals like these threaten to derail progress and destroy public trust.
What Next?
Nairobians deserve transparency, professionalism, and ethical leadership — not personal soap operas disguised as governance. If the allegations are proven true, Deputy Governor Muchiri may soon face more than just political embarrassment. He may have to answer legally and morally for behavior unbecoming of a public servant.
City Hall remains tight-lipped, but as whistleblowers speak out, pressure continues to mount.