Mosiria decries fake beggars in Nairobi
By David Nthua, February 22, 2026Geoffrey Mosiria has asked Kenyans to apply glue to their money while walking in Nairobi streets.
This is after it came to his attention that a majority of those begging for money are not disabled.
He said that most of them have faked disability because they know members of the public will have mercy on them.
In a lengthy statement on Facebook on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the head of the Customer Care Department in Nairobi County stated that not everyone you see begging on our streets is genuine
Mosiria said that his research and observations have revealed that criminal syndicates previously relied mainly on persons living with disabilities to carry out these operations.
“Over time, the number of such individuals involved has reduced, as many have been warned against coming to engage in these activities in Kenya from neighboring countries,” he said.
Children exploited by syndicates
He noted that in order to sustain their operations, these cartels have now shifted to using highly trained children. “These children are coached to present themselves as persons living with disabilities, mastering movements and behaviors that easily attract public sympathy,” Mosiria stated.
The children, he explained, spend long hours on the streets collecting money only to surrender it to handlers who monitor them closely. “At the end of the day, the children are left with as little as KSh 300; sometimes they get nothing, regardless of how much they generated,” he said.
He urged Kenyans to observe carefully. “If you notice certain individuals who follow and collect money from them after members of the public give assistance, this is a clear sign of organized exploitation networks,” Mosiria explained.
Call for structured rescue programs
Looking ahead, Mosiria said authorities will intensify efforts to rescue these children, including both those genuinely living with disabilities and those being forced to pretend.
“They will be taken to safe homes, receive proper care, and live with dignity,” he said.
He appealed to the public to support structured rescue programs rather than giving money directly on the streets.
“Together, we can protect vulnerable children and help dismantle the criminal cartels exploiting them,” Mosiria concluded.
This statement sheds light on a growing social concern in Nairobi and emphasizes the need for collective vigilance against organized street begging operations.