Mosiria offers cash reward for exposing dustbin thieves
By William Muthama, August 25, 2025Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, has announced a Ksh10,000 reward for anyone who spots and reports scrap metal dealers buying vandalised county dustbins.
Speaking on Monday, August 25, 2025, through his X page, Mosiria said the reward is in addition to the existing Ksh5,000 incentive for individuals who report those caught vandalising and stealing dustbins.
He clarified that the new cash prize comes from his own salary, not the county government.
“It is unfortunate that after we reinstalled dustbins in the CBD, some individuals have resorted to vandalising them and stealing parts of these public facilities. As the County Government, we will not tolerate such acts,” Mosiria said.
He added that anyone found buying scrap metal dustbins from the county will be eligible for the Ksh10,000 reward.
“The Ksh5,000 offer for anyone who reports people vandalising and selling dustbins is still there, but for those who spot scrap metals with these bins, I will give them Ksh10,000,” he explained.
Crackdown on street families
Mosiria further announced a crackdown targeting street families used by the vandals.
“We are going to arrest the street families that are being used to steal the dustbins, and after that, we will go after the individuals who are also sending the street families to do such actions,” he said.
The county government had installed the dustbins in May 2025 along major pedestrian pathways, including Moi Avenue, as part of a broader initiative to improve urban cleanliness and safety.
The bins’ modern design and size, however, have made them attractive to vandals who can sell them for quick cash.
Mosiria stressed the importance of public cooperation in maintaining the city’s cleanliness.
“Weeding out the vandals will be fundamental in restoring the cleanliness and well-being of Nairobi and its residents,” he said.
The dustbin rollout was part of wider city improvements, which included laying cabros on pedestrian pathways and installing modern street lighting to enhance visibility, security, and ambience.
Mosiria urged residents to make use of the dustbins and report any suspicious activity to help protect public property.