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Mosiria calls out residents for avoiding waste responsibility, urges proper garbage disposal
13th April, 2026 01:27 AM
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has called out residents for avoiding waste responsibility, urging proper garbage disposal.
On Monday, April 13, 2026, he questioned why many people fail to take charge of the waste they generate in their own homes.
He explained that every household has a duty to ensure its garbage is properly handled. He said ignoring this responsibility creates bigger problems that affect health and the environment.
“Why do we always run away from our responsibilities?” Mosiria asked.
He added that residents should either dispose of their waste properly or work with licensed collectors. He explained that there are companies and community-based organisations that can handle waste if individuals are unable to do it themselves.
“The garbage you generate in your household, it is important to pay a licensed company or CBO to dispose of it on your behalf if you cannot do it yourself,” Mosiria said.
He noted that taking responsibility for waste has direct benefits to individuals and the wider community. He explained that proper disposal reduces health risks and improves daily living conditions.
“When you take responsibility for your waste, you reduce the cost of healthcare and improve your quality of life,” he said.
Shared duty in keeping the city clean
“Tuwajibike!” Mosiria said.
He explained that maintaining cleanliness in the city is a shared duty that requires action from all residents. He said public efforts alone are not enough if individuals do not play their part at the household level.
Mosiria had earlier raised concerns about the misuse of public litter bins in the Central Business District. He explained that some of the bins have been vandalised or used improperly, especially around the National Archives area.
He said the bins are meant to serve everyone and should be treated with care. He explained that damaging such facilities only makes it harder to manage waste in the city.
Mosiria urged members of the public to take action when they see vandalism happening. He said protecting public property is not only the responsibility of authorities but also of residents.
He maintained that a clean city depends on collective responsibility from both individuals and the government. He said small actions, such as proper waste disposal and protecting public bins, can make a big difference over time.
