Mosiria praises man returning to village after Nairobi life turns hard
By David Nthua, March 4, 2026Geoffrey Mosiria, the Head of the Customer Care department in Nairobi County, has praised a man who decided to return to the village after Nairobi odds did not favour him.
In a post on Facebook on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Mosiria said he offered the young man bus fare so he could travel back home and begin life afresh.
According to Mosiria, the man made the decision voluntarily after experiencing the harsh realities of living on the streets in the city.
“Maisha ya street ni magumu sana ni maisha ya mateso, hatari, na kukosa mwelekeo,” Mosiria said.
He explained that life on the streets exposes young people to hunger, danger and uncertainty, making it difficult for them to find stability or a clear path forward.
Mosiria added that returning home was a wise choice and expressed hope that the young man would rebuild his life with the support of his family.
“Leo nimezungumza na kijana ambaye ameamua kwa hiari yake kurudi nyumbani baada ya kupitia changamoto nyingi za kuishi mtaani. Nilimpatia nauli ili aweze kurudi kijijini na kuanza upya,” he said.
Mosiria also warned truck drivers against offering free rides to young people travelling from villages to cities without a clear plan.
He said many youths arrive in Nairobi with unrealistic expectations, only to end up stranded and forced into difficult street life.
“Napenda pia kutoa onyo kwa waendeshaji wa malori ya mizigo tafadhali acheni kuwapa vijana usafiri wa bure kutoka vijijini kuja mjini bila mpango wowote,” Mosiria said.
According to him, many young people who come to the city hoping for better opportunities end up homeless, jobless and exposed to crime and drug abuse.
Advice to parents
Mosiria also called on parents to guide and counsel their children before they make life-changing decisions.
He urged families to speak openly with their children about the realities of urban life so that they do not rush to cities expecting easy success.
“Kwa wazazi nawasihi muzungumze na watoto wenu. Wafundisheni, waelekezeni na muwajenge kisaikolojia,” he said.
Mosiria insisted that the streets are not a place of freedom as many young people imagine, but rather a place full of struggles and risks.
“Tusidanganyane. Maisha ya mtaani si uhuru ni mateso,” he added.
He concluded by urging communities to work together in protecting young people and creating supportive environments that help them grow and succeed without being forced into street life.