By KPC Nairobi City Reporter
Nairobi City County’s Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, has decried repeated harassment and public intimidation while on duty, with the latest incident occurring over the weekend.
Mosiria says his experience reflects the growing challenges faced by county officers enforcing environmental and public order laws in the capital.
Known for his vocal stance and hands-on leadership, Mosiria recounted his latest ordeal during a night operation in Kilimani.
Responding to noise complaints initially linked to a club near State House, Mosiria’s team traced the actual source to a high-decibel event that was disturbing neighbours.
“We were shocked to find a major event blasting music at levels similar to those at Uhuru Park,” Mosiria said in a Facebook post.
“This was in the middle of a residential area and next to a hospital treating patients with spinal injuries and trauma. Such noise is inconsiderate and a health hazard.”
When Mosiria politely asked the event organizers to lower the volume or halt the event, he was met with verbal abuse, threats of legal action, and intimidation.
Much of the confrontation was captured on video, including an attempt to confiscate a team member’s camera equipment.
Despite the hostility, the enforcement team stood firm and shut down the event.
“We will not be bullied or silenced,” Mosiria declared.
“Our work is to protect the peace and dignity of Nairobi, especially for the vulnerable who can’t speak for themselves.”
This incident comes barely a month after Mosiria endured a separate confrontation in the Central Business District.
According to the officer, a group of hawkers deliberately provoked him, hoping to portray enforcement actions as harassment.
“They created a scene to gain public sympathy, but I remained calm and professional,” he said.
“It’s unfortunate that some have normalized disorder and feel entitled to block walkways, shop entrances, and even obstruct legitimate businesses.”
Mosiria condemned the growing trend of using poverty to justify lawlessness, saying it undermines fairness for compliant traders and contributes to a chaotic urban environment.
“Poverty should never be used as a license to break the law. We must draw the line between genuine need and deliberate defiance,” he said.
He called on the public to support officers acting in good faith and not to fall for staged drama meant to discredit lawful enforcement.
