Waliniita clout chaser! Mosiria fires back as street woman he rescued thrives
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has hit back at critics who had accused him of chasing clout in his efforts to help vulnerable people. This is after helping a woman off the streets, saying her transformation is all the response he needed to give.
Taking to his X account on Monday, April 20, 2026, Mosiria revisited the backlash he faced when he first shared the story, with some online users dismissing it as a publicity stunt. But months later, he returned with an update—one that paints a very different picture.
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“Hii sio AI Wengi walinitusi eti ni PR, mosiria ni clout chaser but MUNGU ni Nani ?. I chose to keep quiet and focused on updating you the status of Martha Njoki the lady I rescued from the streets of Nairobi. Today, she is doing well, healed and living with dignity. Sasa wale mko single kujia material wife hapa. Bouncing baby Girl,” Mosiria stated.
Mosiria said he focused on helping Martha Njoki rebuild her life step by step, away from the noise of social media.
According to Mosiria, she is not only healed but also thriving, a quiet but powerful reminder that change is possible with the right support.
“Today she is doing well healed and living with dignity,” he added.
Mosiria jokingly told single men to come forward, describing Njoki as “wife material”.
More evidence
Using one of his most talked-about success stories to defend himself, Mosiria recently hit back at critics questioning his motives.
In a statement shared on his X account on Friday, March 27, 2026, he revisited the widely known case of a man who had built a makeshift shelter on a tree along Jogoo Road.
“Wangapi wanakumbuka huyu jamaa? “Tree Man” the man I rescued from Jogoo Road, ambapo alikuwa anaishi kwa makeshift structure juu ya mti. Wale wanasema Mosiria anapenda clout chasing, hii ni clout chasing ama ni true transformation? From the streets to work! Nipe maoni majamaa !” Mosiria stated.
The post appeared to directly challenge those accusing him of chasing clout, asking whether his actions reflect publicity stunts or real change.
The “Tree Man” story had earlier shocked Nairobi residents when photos surfaced of a man living on a tree, not by choice, but as a way to survive. The unusual setup was reportedly meant to protect him from insecurity and constant harassment on the streets.
After Mosiria stepped in, the situation changed. With the help of well-wishers, the man was moved into proper housing, given basic support, and later connected to job opportunities.
Updates shared months later showed that he had managed to stabilise his life, find work, and slowly regain his dignity.
This is not the only case. Over the past year, Mosiria has built a reputation for directly helping vulnerable people, often engaging with them on the streets and linking them to housing, rehabilitation, or jobs.
Before his reassignment, he was known for his tough approach to illegal dumping and poor sanitation in Nairobi, with many of his operations shared online.
In November 2025, Governor Johnson Sakaja reshuffled his cabinet, moving Mosiria from the Environment docket to head Citizen Engagement and Customer Service. In this role, he now focuses on improving how residents interact with county services.
Even so, his approach has continued to draw mixed reactions, with some critics accusing him of turning public service into online content.
