Nairobi Chief County Officer (CCO) Geoffrey Mosiria has opened up about the reasons behind his transfer from the county’s environmental docket.
Speaking on Monday, December 1, Mosiria revealed that the move did not come as a shock. He attributed it to his strict enforcement of regulations, which he said clashed with the interests of influential individuals he referred to as “untouchables.”
“My transfer came because I trampled on those who are untouchable. I trampled on the untouchables until some of them got irritated by me, but I do not fear man, I only fear God, who is powerful,” Mosiria stated.
He explained that the shift from the environment docket to citizen engagement and customer services resulted from his repeated clashes with powerful figures over unlawful developments in the city.
Mosiria recalled halting several illegal constructions, including one belonging to a wealthy and influential person, which triggered strong backlash.
“Some people were building on the river, and many had big clubs that were shouting at the people. We went and stopped them, and before I was taken away, I remember stopping a big club that had not been touched,” he said.
He reiterated that his actions were guided by public interest, not political motives. Closing unlawful clubs and private developments, he said, was always aimed at protecting Nairobi residents and the environment.
Despite what he described as a demotion, Mosiria insisted that he remains committed to serving the people of Nairobi. He stressed that the change in his role would not affect his dedication or performance.
“I am still working to help the people. When I entered the environment office, some thought it was a small office, but when I got there, they saw its size and importance. I look at the office in terms of the service that we will offer to the people,” Mosiria added.
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