Mosiria explains why he prefers fieldwork over office life
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has explained why he prefers fieldwork over office life, saying that he is not the type to sit in an office drinking tea and reading newspapers.
In a YouTube interview on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, he said he believes real change happens on the ground, where he can identify issues directly and take action.
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“Mimi si mtu wa ofisi. Nikunywe chai nisome gazeti? Nahitaji niende kwa ground,” he said.
Mosiria said that being on the ground allows him to educate citizens and address problems immediately. He added that online tools can also help hold people accountable.
“Hii internet itasaidia kwa sababu mtu hata taka awekwe kwa list of shame. Na mimi nitawaweka,” Mosiria said.
He called on Nairobi residents to support him in his efforts.
“Na wakenya wa Nairobi nawaomba msimame na mimi. Kwa sababu sasa ndio nime create vita kubwa sana kati yangu na wale hawapendi vitu vifanywe vizuri,” he explained.
Mosiria also asked for prayers as he continues his work, highlighting the challenges he faces from people who oppose proper management and accountability.
“Naomba msimame na mimi mniweke kwa maombi kwa sababu wengine hata watatembea waanze kutafuta waganga lakini hiyo uganga ishindwe,” he said.
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Taking action on office work
Mosiria gave examples of how widespread belief in supernatural solutions, or uchawi, affects government work. He explained that some officials spend large amounts of money travelling to places like Kitui or even Nigeria to seek solutions through traditional or spiritual means instead of focusing on merit-based results.
“You know people in workplaces where someone will spend Ksh10,000 anaenda …to go to Kitui or Nigeria, to get something to come and deal with you. You know in Government, watu wanaamini uchawi sana. Most government officials believe in uchawi. They forget it is about merits,” he said.
He believes that direct action and accountability are more effective than relying on rituals or bureaucracy. Mosiria says that this hands-on approach allows him to see results and educate citizens about proper procedures and accountability.
He believes that Nairobi residents and others who support accountability must stand with him to create meaningful change.
