Mosiria reveals Jogoo Road man he rescued from a tree is now married
By Steve Ireri, September 2, 2026Nairobi County Chief Officer for Customer Engagement Geoffrey Mosiria has revealed that the man who once lived on a tree along Jogoo Road is now married, years after he rescued him and helped him secure a job.
In a Facebook post on the morning of Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Mosiria reflected on the dramatic transformation of the man popularly remembered as ‘Tree Man’ and challenged those who had previously accused him of seeking publicity when he intervened.
The county official recalled how the man had been living on a tree along the busy Jogoo Road before he stepped in to rescue him and help him begin a new chapter in his life.
According to Mosiria, his intervention went beyond simply removing the man from the tree, as he also helped him secure employment, allowing him to rebuild his life and earn a living.
“WANGAPI MNAMKUMBUKA TREE MAN? Alikuwa anaishi juu ya mti pale Jogoo Road.I rescued him and secured him a job,” Mosiria wrote.
Mosiria revealed that the man has gone on to make another significant milestone in his personal life after getting married.
He disclosed that the man is now focused on building a career in the motor industry, with an ambition of becoming one of the best car salespersons in Kenya.
The county official used the transformation to highlight the impact that giving people another opportunity can have, arguing that a second chance can help someone move beyond difficult circumstances and reclaim their life.
He further appeared to address people who had criticised his initial intervention, challenging those who had labelled him a clout chaser at the time to look at the progress made by the man he rescued.
“He is a changed man; at least for those who called me a clout chaser when I rescued him, come and see Tree Man now! He is even married now, and he has plans to become the best car salesperson in Kenya. This is what giving someone a second chance can do,” he added.
Kabuda update
On the same day, Mosiria also gave an update on Kabuda Junior, the 13-year-old boy who previously made headlines after he was seen stopping vehicles, leading a group of street-connected children and collecting money from motorists.
Mosiria revealed that Kabuda, who is turning 14, had been forced to shoulder the responsibility of providing for his siblings because of poverty and difficult circumstances at home. The youngster was later arrested and taken to court after he was found acting as an unofficial Nairobi traffic officer.
“Do you remember Kabuda Junior, the young boy who was blocking vehicles, leading a group of street-connected children, and collecting money from motorists because of the poverty and difficult circumstances at home?” Mosiria asked.
The county official said Kabuda’s actions should be understood in the context of the challenges he had been facing, maintaining that the youngster was a child in need of support rather than one who should be left to fend for himself on the streets.
“But behind his actions is a child who needs help, mentorship, guidance, and support, not a life on the streets,” he said.
Mosiria has since taken responsibility for helping Kabuda return to school, saying the youngster deserved an opportunity to leave the streets behind and pursue a better future.
“I have taken it upon myself to help Kabuda get back to school and give him a chance to build a better future,” he said.
The county official further stressed that Kabuda should be allowed to experience childhood away from the difficult circumstances that had pushed him into the streets.
“He does not belong on the streets. He belongs in a classroom, learning, growing, and being a child,” Mosiria said.