Mosiria links women’s club behaviour to relationship and marriage challenges
By Ascah Mwango, June 8, 2026Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Customer Engagement and Citizen Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has commented on relationships, marriage, and youth behaviour. In a statement shared via his Instagram on Sunday, June 7, 2026, Mosiria said he wanted parents to reflect on what he described as changing social values among young people.
“Wazazi kujeni hapa mjionee mambo! Sasa hawa ndio mnaita wife material? Wakikosa mabwana wa kuwaoa wanatuita wanauime ni maumbwa! Ni sawa tu!” he stated.
He said parents should not only focus on blaming young men for avoiding marriage, but also examine the behaviour he believes is affecting relationships today.
“Dear parents, don’t only blame your sons for not wanting to marry. We should also have honest conversations about some of the behaviours we are seeing among young people today. Some of the conduct displayed in clubs and entertainment venues is concerning,” he stated.
Mosiria pointed to nightlife behaviour, saying it reflects a lack of self-respect among some youth and may be influencing how relationships are formed.
“There are individuals who engage in inappropriate dancing and behaviour that does not reflect self-respect or dignity. It is no surprise that many young men are becoming reluctant to settle down, while cases of broken relationships and single parenthood continue to rise,” he said.
He also linked modern lifestyle choices to marriage expectations, saying “soft life” culture often clashes with the discipline required for long-term commitment.
“The ‘soft life’ many people pursue is often very different from the commitment, responsibility, and sacrifice required in marriage,” he noted.
Mosiria advised young women to prioritise character and values over attention from nightlife and social media.
“To our sisters, remember that your character, values, and self-respect are far more important than temporary attention gained in clubs or on social media. No one will remember how you danced on tables in bars and clubs, but they will remember your integrity, discipline, and the way you carried yourself,” he said.
He added that responsibility in relationships should be shared by both men and women, stressing that mutual respect is key to strong families.
“Likewise, men should also conduct themselves responsibly and respectfully. Strong families and successful marriages are built on mutual respect, good character, and shared values. I am not being harsh; I am simply saying that marriage material is defined by character, responsibility, and respect not by popularity or nightlife,” Mosiria stated.