Mosiria calls for urgent action after 9-year-old spotted begging at 1:50 am
Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has issued an urgent appeal to authorities after a nine-year-old child was spotted begging in the early hours of the morning outside a supermarket in the Nairobi area.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook account on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Mosiria said that the child was seen at approximately 1:50 am in the company of an adult woman.
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According to him, the child was being used to solicit money from members of the public.
“At approximately 1:50 am past midnight, a 9-year-old child was spotted outside Quickmart Supermarket in Kilimani near Hurlingham, being used by an adult woman to beg for money from members of the public,” Mosiria wrote.
He added that, when he tried to approach them with the intention of rescuing the child, the situation quickly escalated.
Additionally, Mosiria claimed that the woman, whom the child referred to as her auntie, warned the girl about him, adding that the frightened child then ran off with the woman before any assistance could be secured.
“I approached them with the intention of rescuing the child and taking her to a children’s home for safety,” he added.
“However, the woman whom the child refers to as her “auntie” quickly lied to her, telling the young girl that I am a bad person. The child, confused and frightened, ran away with her before any help could reach her.”
In addition, the Nairobi Chief Officer pointed out the danger the child is exposed to while begging late in the streets.
“Moments earlier, a man had approached us and appeared to have harassed the child earlier , causing her to break down in tears. This is extremely disturbing. No 9-year-old should be exposed to such danger, especially in the middle of the night,” Mosiria pointed out.
Urgent rescue
Describing the situation as more than ordinary street begging, Mosiria called on the Child Protection Unit, law enforcement agencies, and relevant authorities to urgently intervene and ensure the child’s safety, as well as investigate whether other minors may be facing similar circumstances.
“This is not ordinary begging. This is child exploitation and endangerment happening openly under our watch. If anyone knows the parents or guardians of this child, please inform them that she is being used to beg for money in Kilimani near Hurlingham, outside Quickmart, late into the night,” he added.
“I urgently call upon the Children protection unit, law enforcement agencies, and all relevant authorities to intervene immediately and secure this child and any other children who may be facing similar abuse.”
