Mosiria’s painful truth about tattoos
By Charles Ouma, January 26, 2026Geoffrey Mosiria has weighed in on the popular trend of getting tattoos, urging caution and reflection before getting one.
In a statement on his official social media platforms on Monday, January 26, 2026, the Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service cautioned people against jumping onto what is trending without thinking deeply about the consequences.
“PAINFUL TRUTH !! A hard truth we don’t like talking about. To our young ladies and young people: pause before you get a tattoo. Not everything trending is good for your future. Many young girls today are influenced blindly by celebrities, influencers, and social media lifestyles,” Mosiria stated.
Mosiria’s observation
He noted that not everything that is trending is good, opining that many of the ladies who go viral for negative reasons often have tattoos, a pattern that raises serious questions.
“Unfortunately, when you closely observe media trends, many of the girls who go viral in a negative way often have tattoos, some of them with no clear meaning at all. This is not a coincidence for reflection, but a pattern that should make us pause and ask questions,” he added.
He did not mention any examples but shared his observation based on ladies who have ended up going viral on social media.
Struggles & confessions
Mosiria said that tattoos come with deep spiritual meanings and are not merely a body modification with many later confessing that they feel trapped, disconnected and disturbed while also struggling with things they can’t explain.
“From observation and real-life encounters, many tattoos come with deep spiritual, emotional, and social consequences, especially when acquired without understanding. Some people later confess they feel trapped, disturbed, or disconnected, struggling with things they can’t explain. Call it spiritual, call it psychological the impact is real,” he said.
He added that many end up regretting and seeking tattoo removal services once they understand the full implications of what they got themselves into.
“Today, many are desperately looking for tattoo removal, spending money, time, and tears. But the painful truth is: some tattoos are permanent. That’s why you see people forced to cover their bodies daily, not because of fashion, but because of regret and shame they never imagined would come,” he added.