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Geoffrey Mosiria rescues 4 children as 2 mothers enter rehabilitation
22nd July, 2026 11:26 AM
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria has shared details of a rescue mission that saw four young children removed from unsafe living conditions, while their mothers were admitted to a rehabilitation centre to receive treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.
In a statement shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Mosiria said the decision was driven by compassion rather than punishment, arguing that addiction should not always be met with imprisonment, especially when recovery is still possible.
“Hapa kuna Kadogo and landlady. Both of them were addicts and they had neglected their children. I don’t blame them but the environment they live in,” Mosiria wrote.
According to Mosiria, one of the women, identified as Kadogo, was found intoxicated and asleep inside a local bar while her two children remained by her side. He described the scene as heartbreaking, saying the children had been left exposed to danger simply because the person meant to protect them was overwhelmed by addiction.
“Kadogo I found her drunk and sleeping in the local bar with her two children,” he said.
He also revealed that another woman, whom he identified as the landlady, had become heavily dependent on drugs and alcohol. As a result, her two children, aged approximately four and three years, had been left outside alone in the cold with no adult watching over them.
The situation painted a grim picture of how addiction often extends beyond the individual, affecting innocent children who have no control over the circumstances they are born into. While adults may make poor decisions, children are usually the ones who pay the highest price.
“The landlady was addicted to drugs and alcohol, leaving her two children, one 4 years and another around 3 years, sleeping outside in the cold alone with no one to protect them,” Mosiria stated.
Instead of handing the two women over to the police, Mosiria said he chose a different path. He arranged for the children to be taken to children’s homes where they could receive care and protection, while the mothers were admitted to a rehabilitation facility to begin treatment.
His decision reflects a growing view among some social workers and community leaders that addiction should be treated as a health issue requiring intervention, rather than relying only on criminal punishment. After all, locking someone behind bars may solve today’s problem, but helping them recover could change tomorrow’s story.
“I rescued the children and took them to children’s homes, while the mothers I took them to a rehabilitation centre instead of prison,” he explained.
Mosiria disclosed that both women are currently receiving treatment at Rapid Rehabilitation Centre, where they are undergoing recovery programmes designed to help people overcome alcohol and drug dependency.
While rehabilitation is rarely an easy journey, it offers hope that families torn apart by addiction can one day be reunited under healthier circumstances. Recovery does not happen overnight, but every step away from substance abuse gives children a better chance at growing up in a safe environment.
“They are currently undergoing treatment at Rapid Rehabilitation Centre for addicts,” Mosiria said.
The county official also appealed to well-wishers who may be willing to support the women’s recovery or contribute towards their rehabilitation. He shared the contact number of the facility, encouraging members of the public to lend a helping hand.
