Geoffrey Mosiria, the Chief County Officer of Nairobi, has spoken out about the reasons behind his demotion from the county’s environmental docket. Speaking on Monday, December 1, Mosiria made it clear that his transfer did not come as a shock.
According to him, the decision stemmed from his strong enforcement of environmental laws, which clashed with powerful figures he described as "untouchables."
Mosiria’s reassignment to the Department of Citizen Engagement and Customer Services was the result of his efforts to stop illegal developments in the county. He emphasized that his actions, which he said were aimed at protecting public interest, angered influential individuals who had interests in unlawful construction projects.
“I indeed trampled on those who are untouchable. I trampled on them until some of them got irritated by me,” Mosiria stated. He made it clear that while some people had issues with his actions, he wasn’t intimidated by their power. “I do not fear man; I only fear God, who is powerful,” he added.
Mosiria recalled taking action against several unlawful constructions, including one by a wealthy and influential individual. He specifically mentioned halting the construction of buildings along the river, which led to strong opposition from those involved.
“Some people were building on the river, and many of them had big clubs shouting at the people. We went and stopped them, and before I was taken away, I remember stopping a major project that had not been touched,” he explained.
The former environmental officer made it clear that his enforcement decisions were based on the public's concerns and were not driven by political motives. He emphasized that his role was to serve the people of Nairobi, and any actions he took were meant to protect their interests, not to gain political favor.
Despite his demotion, Mosiria remains committed to working for the people of Nairobi. He insisted that his new position in citizen engagement would not deter his drive to serve the public.
“I am still working to help the people. When I entered the environment, people thought it was a small office, but when I got there, they saw its size and importance,” Mosiria said, reiterating his focus on offering meaningful services to Nairobians.
Mosiria’s demotion came just two weeks after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja reshuffled the county’s leadership. In a notice dated November 18, 2025, Mosiria was replaced by Hibram Otieno, who had previously managed medical facilities in the county.
Despite the change in roles, Mosiria remains committed to his mission of serving the people.
