Call it PR! Mosiria pushes back against clout-chasing claims with another rescue
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has hit back at critics accusing him of chasing clout, insisting that his work on the ground speaks for itself.
In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Mosiria appeared unbothered by the noise online, choosing instead to focus on what he described as real impact among vulnerable communities in the city.
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The county official, who has in recent weeks drawn attention for his hands-on involvement in rescuing and assisting street children and other vulnerable individuals, said not everyone will understand the nature of his work, and that is fine by him. According to Mosiria, the criticism often comes from a distance, far removed from the harsh realities faced by those living on the streets.
He pointed to a recent rescue of a child as one example, explaining that the minor had been abandoned and had no one willing to step in.
Evidence
Using one of his most talked-about success stories to defend himself, Mosiria recently hit back at critics questioning his motives.
In a statement shared on his X account on Friday, March 27, 2026, he revisited the widely known case of a man who had built a makeshift shelter on a tree along Jogoo Road.
“Wangapi wanakumbuka huyu jamaa? “Tree Man” the man I rescued from Jogoo Road, ambapo alikuwa anaishi kwa makeshift structure juu ya mti. Wale wanasema Mosiria anapenda clout chasing, hii ni clout chasing ama ni true transformation? From the streets to work! Nipe maoni majamaa !” Mosiria stated.
The post appeared to directly challenge those accusing him of chasing clout, asking whether his actions reflect publicity stunts or real change.
The “Tree Man” story had earlier shocked Nairobi residents when photos surfaced of a man living on a tree, not by choice, but as a way to survive. The unusual setup was reportedly meant to protect him from insecurity and constant harassment on the streets.
After Mosiria stepped in, the situation changed. With the help of well-wishers, the man was moved into proper housing, given basic support, and later connected to job opportunities.
Updates shared months later showed that he had managed to stabilise his life, find work, and slowly regain his dignity.
This is not the only case. Over the past year, Mosiria has built a reputation for directly helping vulnerable people, often engaging with them on the streets and linking them to housing, rehabilitation, or jobs.
Before his reassignment, he was known for his tough approach to illegal dumping and poor sanitation in Nairobi, with many of his operations shared online.
In November 2025, Governor Johnson Sakaja reshuffled his cabinet, moving Mosiria from the Environment docket to head Citizen Engagement and Customer Service. In this role, he now focuses on improving how residents interact with county services.
Even so, his approach has continued to draw mixed reactions, with some critics accusing him of turning public service into online content.
