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Mosiria urges parents to protect children as social media takes over family guidance
27th August, 2026 01:46 PM
Chief officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria has urged parents to take a more active role in protecting, guiding and supporting their children, saying the responsibility cannot be left to other people or social media platforms.
In a message shared on Instagram on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Mosiria also addressed Prophet Kanyari, referencing the concerns the pastor had recently raised about his daughter.
Mosiria recalled how Kenyans supported Kanyari after he expressed concern that his daughter was engaging in activities he believed should be reserved for adults.
“The other day, Kanyari was crying that his daughter is doing things that should be done by the adults. And we all came and supported Kanyari because he felt as a parent that he himself should take care of his children,” Mosiria said.
Mosiria’s message to Kanyari
Mosiria directly reminded Kanyari that protecting his children remains his responsibility, regardless of the attention surrounding the family.
“And I want to tell Prophet Kanyari, as a parent, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your children are always safe,” he said.
He then referred to Sunday, urging Kanyari to remain close to his child.
He extended the same message to other parents, saying children need adults to walk with them through the journey of growing into maturity.
Parents urged to reclaim family time
Mosiria warned that parents can lose control of their children when they become too focused on other priorities.
“Sometimes it loses control of our children, not because we are not available, but because we prioritise other things that are so important while we neglect those we love so much, who love us so much,” he said.
He also raised concern that children are increasingly turning to social media and online platforms for entertainment, guidance and counselling.
“Instead of parents taking their time to share and advise their children,” Mosiria said, questioning why parents are allowing digital platforms to fill a role traditionally held by families.
Recalling his childhood, he spoke about sitting with his father, listening to stories and receiving advice. He also remembered family moments around the fireplace while roasting maize and discussing life.
“Nowadays, hatuna hiyo time, kila mtu ako kwa simu yake,” Mosiria observed.
He concluded with a simple appeal: “My appeal to every parent out there, be there for your children.”
