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Geoffrey Mosiria pledges to listen to CBD hawkers and deliver practical solutions
31st December, 2025 07:21 AM
Nairobi County’s Citizen Engagement and Customer Care boss, Geoffrey Mosiria, has reaffirmed his commitment to engage street hawkers in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), pledging to listen to their concerns and offer practical, people-centred solutions.
In a statement on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Mosiria noted that hawkers have said they miss his presence.
While acknowledging that street interactions can sometimes be brutal and heated, he emphasised that hawkers remain a vital part of society and deserve to be treated with dignity.
“The streets are claiming they miss me -I hope hii ni genuine. Kwanza ile matusi yao, majamaa acha tu! But honestly, I love them because they are an important part of our society,” he said.
Mosiria clarified that during his previous engagements, his approach was never about arrests or harassment. Instead, he focused on guiding traders toward compliance with city regulations while maintaining order and livelihoods.
“I never arrested anyone; I guided them toward compliance. Now I’m back in a different form -one that listens, understands, and provides solutions. Streets, tuko pamoja,” Mosriria stated.
Mosiria explains why he prefers fieldwork
This comes a few weeks after Mosiria 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 actio
“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.
