Geoffrey Mosiria Dismisses Claims of Being Attacked and Robbed in Kamukunji
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, has dismissed reports claiming he was attacked, roughed up, and robbed by rowdy youths in Kamukunji.
A video circulating on social media alleged that Mosiria was confronted and forced to take refuge in a police truck after a group of angry youths heckled him, demanding money they claimed he had collected from bars during night raids.
In the video, one of the youths can be heard shouting in Swahili, “Leo umepatikana, leo kimekuramba, ile pesa unaokotanga kwa bar leo unatuwachia,” which translates to, “Today you have been caught; today you will give us the money you usually collect from bars.”
However, Mosiria denied the allegations, stating he would soon provide a detailed clarification. “Yes, I will do a clarification; I wasn’t roughed up; I was not robbed in Kamukunji,” Mosiria told Kenyans.co.ke.
Explaining the incident, Mosiria said he was engaging with a group of youths seeking job opportunities and had encouraged them to apply for the ClimateWorx program, which is set to be launched by the president. The situation escalated when two of the youths asked him for lunch money. After he gave them Ksh2,000, more youths swarmed him, also demanding cash.
Sensing the situation was getting out of hand, NYS officers at the scene offered him refuge in a police truck until the crowd dispersed. Mosiria accused a local MP of manipulating the video and hiring bloggers to push a false narrative. “It’s unfortunate that someone went as far as editing the video and hiring bloggers to mislead the public,” he said.
Mosiria is known for his tough stance on enforcing Nairobi’s environmental regulations. He frequently conducts inspections in bars, churches, and construction sites to ensure compliance with noise pollution and health standards. He has also been active in regulating hawkers and matatus within the city.
Recently, he issued a directive urging Nairobi residents living along riparian land to relocate as the rainy season begins to avoid flooding. “The rains have started, so be careful and ensure that the drainage system around your residential area is free of garbage and unclogged. Those who live near the river should move 30 meters away on both sides,” Mosiria advised on Friday.
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Geoffrey Mosiria Dismisses Claims of Being Attacked and Robbed in Kamukunji
