Ksh5.3M watch or a house? Mosiria weighs in on luxury spending
By Trizer Lijondo, September 15, 2026Geoffrey Mosiria has questioned the decision to spend millions of shillings on a luxury watch, saying he would rather put the money into property and investments that create lasting value.
In a post shared on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Mosiria expressed disbelief over the reported price of the watch, questioning how anyone could comfortably spend such a huge amount on an item worn on the wrist.
“Im shocked honestly! A watch worth Ksh5.3 million?” Mosiria wrote, adding that he personally struggles to understand how anyone can justify spending such an amount on a luxury item.
He noted that many people continue to struggle with basic needs, including putting food on the table, making extravagant displays of wealth difficult for him to understand.
Comparing the watch price
In a video accompanying his message, Mosiria further explained why he would not spend millions on a watch.
“Saa ni five million dollars original. Five point. Eh? Iyo ni kununua gari Kenya na ununue shamba na ujenge nyumba,” he said.
He went on to make a humorous comparison about what he would rather have on his wrist, asking whether he could wear a house or a piece of land.
“Nivae nyumba kwa mkono na shamba? Apana, apana,” he said, before reiterating that he would rather focus on finding and investing money.
Mosiria said he could not see himself purchasing such an expensive luxury item even if he had access to millions or billions.
“Sijeweza kununua kitu kama hicho, hata nikwenda ma-milioni na mabilioni. Siezi nunua,” he said.
His remarks centred on the idea that wealth should be directed towards assets such as land and homes rather than used purely to display status.
‘I’d rather help the poor’
Towards the end of the video, Mosiria also shifted the focus from personal investment to helping people facing financial difficulties.
He said he would rather use such money to support people in need, particularly poor families, women and children.
“Wacha nisaidie maskini na wamama na watoto,” he said, suggesting that money that could be spent on an expensive luxury item could instead make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people.
In his written post, Mosiria similarly argued that for government officials or elected leaders, extravagant displays of wealth can raise questions about the source of their money, although he acknowledged that owning an expensive watch does not automatically prove corruption.
He concluded that he would rather invest Ksh5.3 million in something meaningful and lasting, arguing that while he cannot wear a house or plot of land on his wrist, he can own one and create value for his family and community.