Mosiria’s warning after man vandalises Dedan Kimathi statue for Ksh250
Nairobi County Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has warned that all illegal scrap metal dealers will face the full force of the law.
Through his Facebook page on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Mosiria shared a disturbing video of the suspect who admitted to breaking into Uhuru Park and vandalising the Dedan Kimathi statue with the intention of selling it for just Ksh250.
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In the video, the unidentified man can be heard pleading for forgiveness after confessing to stealing the statue.
The suspect said he entered the park at night and removed a part of the national monument before he was caught by Nairobi County officers.
“Mimi ni mwizi. Nimeingia Uhuru Park, na nimeimba Dedan Kimathi, nilikua nimeenda kuipima.
“Hata haingetoka pesa mingi, ingetaka kama kilo tano ambayo ni two fiffte. Naomba Wakenya mnisamehe,” the man confessed in the viral clip shared by Mosiria.
Mosiria praises county officers
Reacting to the incident, Mosiria commended the Nairobi County enforcement team for swiftly arresting the suspect before he could sell the statue to scrap dealers.
He noted that the statue, which honours Kenya’s liberation hero Dedan Kimathi, is among the national heritage assets managed under the county’s Environment Department.
“WEZI HAWANA HURUMA! Thanks to our officers for arresting this thief who had just stolen the Dedan Kimathi statue from Uhuru Park, one of the facilities we manage under the Environment Department.
“We shall continue enforcing the law against those who steal government property for their selfish gain at the expense of many Nairobians,” Mosiria said.
He added that such acts of vandalism are unacceptable and an insult to Kenya’s national pride. He vowed to intensify operations to ensure that public property is protected at all times.
Warning to scrap metal dealers
Mosiria also issued a strong warning to scrap metal traders who buy stolen government property, stating that strict measures will be taken against anyone found guilty.
“To all scrap metal dealers involved in this illegal business, be warned. We will take firm action against anyone found in possession of stolen government assets.
“We shall also be conducting regular inspections in scrap yards to educate and warn dealers about the consequences of handling property that belongs to the people of Kenya,” he stated.
The incident has sparked outrage among Kenyans, with many applauding Mosiria’s department for its quick action and calling for tougher penalties for vandals who target public monuments and heritage sites.
