Mosiria elated after madman he rescued along Moi Avenue transforms
By David Nthua, January 20, 2026What many people dismissed as just another “mwendawazimu” in Nairobi CBD has now turned into a story of hope, healing, and second chances.
This is after Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria has shared an emotional update about a man he rescued from the streets along Moi Avenue, revealing that the once-troubled stranger is now healthy and back home with his family.
A brother in need
Mosiria, through a Facebook post on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, said the rescue happened on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at a time when the man had already spent more than a month living in the cold streets of the city.
“A sad story: They saw a madman in him, I saw a brother in him,” Mosiria wrote, as he recalled the moment he decided to stop and speak to the man despite warnings from members of the public.
According to Mosiria, some people urged him to walk away, insisting the man was mentally unstable. “When I stopped to talk to him, someone told me, ‘Leave that man; he is mad’,” he stated.
However, Mosiria insisted he did not see a madman. Instead, he saw someone who was in pain and needed urgent help.
Mosiria said the man was battling depression, speaking incoherently, and was also struggling with drug use. He added that the situation had worsened because even the man’s family had started viewing him as a burden.
“He had been using drugs. His family had grown tired of him because they saw him as a troublesome person who was pretending to be sick,” Mosiria explained.
Determined to get him help, Mosiria said he reached out to the man’s mother and pushed for her involvement, especially after doctors confirmed that her son was truly unwell.
From streets to recovery
Mosiria revealed that the man was taken to Mathari Mental Hospital, where he received treatment for about three months before being discharged.
“I took him to Mathari Mental Hospital, where he received treatment for about three months. Later, he was discharged and returned home as a healthy person,” Mosiria said.
He used the moment to urge Kenyans not to ignore people living on the streets, especially those battling mental health challenges.
“Small acts of kindness can change lives and help people become better members of society,” Mosiria added.
The story has sparked emotional reactions online, with many praising the message of compassion and urging more support for mental health in Kenya.