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Mosiria opens up about past addiction battle and finding purpose in helping others
30th August, 2026 08:27 AM
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria has opened up about his past battle with alcohol and substance abuse, saying his experience has influenced his decision to help people struggling with addiction.
In a statement shared on Instagram on Sunday, August 30, 2026, Mosiria said he once struggled with alcohol and substance use after being influenced by his social circle.
He said leaving that lifestyle was not easy and required him to distance himself from people he believed were contributing to his addiction.
Mosiria said he eventually chose his health and faith over alcohol and substances, saying the decision gave him a different view of life and the challenges faced by people battling addiction.
“I chose my life over addiction, and I chose God over alcohol,” he said.
Mosiria on helping others
Mosiria has also shared an update on Gengetone artiste Maddox, revealing that he is doing much better after being rescued from the streets and taken to a rehabilitation centre.
In July 2026, Mosiria revealed that he found Maddox sleeping at a dumping site along Mirema Drive after relapsing into alcohol addiction.
“Here is your boy, Madoxx, the Gengetone artist I rescued from Mirema Drive, where he was suffering on the streets. He was found sleeping in a dumping site,” Mosiria said.
He added that he took Maddox to Rapid Rehabilitation Centre for Addiction and promised to support him throughout his recovery.
Mosiria said his decision to help others comes from his own experience and his belief that people deserve another chance.
“God gave me a second chance, and personally, I did not go to rehab to overcome my alcohol addiction. I promised God that I would serve Him and asked Him to use me as a vessel to save others,” he said.
Three years without alcohol
According to Mosiria, he has now gone three years without alcohol or other substances. He said the change has given him a sense of happiness and helped him understand what people dealing with addiction may be missing from their lives.
“It has now been three years with no alcohol or any substances in my system, and I feel happy and sober because this is the life most addicts are missing,” he said.
Mosiria also said his experience explains why he has taken a firm position against illegal nightclubs and noise pollution in residential areas. He believes protecting young people from environments that can encourage harmful habits should be taken seriously.
Message to young people
Mosiria also warned young people to be careful about the content they follow on social media and the people they allow into their lives. He said online personalities may present only one side of their lives, making it important for young people not to compare themselves with what they see on social media.
He encouraged them to understand themselves, control their surroundings and avoid turning to drugs when dealing with pressure. “If God gives you a second chance, use it to give someone else a chance,” Mosiria said.
