The reckless actions of Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria have landed him in serious trouble after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) summoned him over illegal garbage dumping at Kenya Power headquarters.
This embarrassing act not only exposed the incompetence within Nairobi’s environmental management but also raised questions about Mosiria’s leadership and judgment.
It is shocking that a senior county official, entrusted with keeping the city clean, could be linked to such a disgraceful incident that disrupted operations at a key national institution.
DCI Director Amin Mohammed, while appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, confirmed that Mosiria and several other senior officials are under investigation.
This includes John Malawi, the Director of Environment, Tiras Njoroge, Charles Kerich, Maurine Njeri, and Nahashon Muguna. Their involvement suggests that this was not an isolated case but a well-orchestrated operation, possibly meant to sabotage Kenya Power or send a political message.
Whatever the motive, it was an irresponsible act that inconvenienced workers and the public while damaging Nairobi’s reputation.
The list of summoned county officials extends beyond Mosiria’s department. William Kangongo, the Head of Enforcement, Eva Wariuki, the Chief Officer of Security and Compliance, James Sankale, the Head of the Debt Collection Unit, John Antoiti, the Revenue Collection Director, Steve Ogesa, the Director of Parking, and Fredrick Omolo, in charge of Starehe Rural Enforcement, have also been called in for questioning.
The scale of the investigation shows that this was not a minor issue but a serious breach of the law that could have severe consequences for those involved.
DCI has already arrested three county employees Augustine Otieno Osore, a driver, Moses Gitari, and Alice Okari, a machine operator. Their charges include sabotage, robbery with violence, illegal dumping, and traffic obstruction.
These are serious offenses, and the fact that Mosiria’s name is being mentioned in the same investigation raises doubts about his ability to lead Nairobi’s environmental sector. Instead of ensuring that garbage collection is done professionally and legally, he is now associated with criminal activities that put both his career and Nairobi’s cleanliness at risk.
This scandal should serve as a wake-up call to Governor Johnson Sakaja, who has repeatedly defended his administration despite growing concerns about mismanagement.
How does a city government tasked with keeping Nairobi clean end up being the same entity illegally dumping waste? It reflects a leadership crisis where those in charge of public services are either incompetent or deliberately engaging in reckless actions for selfish reasons. Mosiria, as the Chief Officer for Environment, cannot escape responsibility.
His department was supposed to ensure proper waste disposal, yet under his watch, garbage trucks ended up being used in an illegal operation that led to arrests and DCI investigations.
The people of Nairobi deserve better. If Mosiria is unable to uphold the basic standards of his office, then he should step aside and allow someone competent to take over.
Nairobi’s environmental management cannot be trusted to individuals who turn public services into avenues for scandals.
The law should take its course, and those found guilty of orchestrating this mess should face the full force of justice.
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