Geoffrey Mosiria, the Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment, is facing public outrage after garbage was dumped outside Stima Plaza, the headquarters of Kenya Power and Lighting Company.
The shocking incident caused disruptions as employees struggled to access the building due to the piles of rotting waste blocking the entrance. The act appeared to be a form of retaliation by Nairobi County against Kenya Power, which had disconnected electricity to some county offices over unpaid bills.
Instead of solving the issue through legal means, county officials resorted to a crude and embarrassing move that left the entire city shocked.
At the center of it all is Mosiria, who, as the person responsible for waste management, cannot escape blame.
County garbage trucks were seen arriving at Stima Plaza and offloading trash right at the entrance. This was not an accident but a well-organized operation that could only happen with approval from top county officials.
As the environment chief, Mosiria is directly responsible for waste disposal in the city, and his silence on the matter was suspicious. As soon as the scandal broke, he disappeared from public view, and it was later revealed that he had checked himself into Nairobi Hospital.
Many saw this as a deliberate attempt to avoid taking responsibility for the mess. Instead of facing the public and explaining the actions of his department, he chose to hide behind a hospital bed, a tactic commonly used by embattled politicians when they find themselves in trouble.
Health officials were quick to condemn the dumping, calling it reckless and dangerous. The Principal Secretary for Public Health, Mary Muthoni, visited the site and expressed concern over the health risks posed by the rotting waste.
She ordered an immediate cleanup and fumigation to prevent the spread of diseases. Nairobi County later sent workers to remove the garbage, but the damage had already been done. The incident painted a bad picture of the city’s leadership, showing a government that settles disputes through chaos instead of lawful means.
Critics have called for Mosiria to be held accountable. Some believe he should resign or be fired for allowing county resources to be used in such an unprofessional manner. Residents expect their leaders to act responsibly, not to use public offices for personal wars. If Mosiria was involved, he must face consequences.
Nairobi deserves leaders who focus on service delivery, not individuals who create unnecessary drama to settle scores. The people of Nairobi have had enough of leaders who abuse their offices while pretending to serve the public.
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