Former Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria was hospitalized in Nairobi after collapsing during an evening meeting on Thursday, October 29. According to reports, Mosiria fell ill and was rushed to the hospital by politician cum businessman Morara Kebaso and friends. Photos and videos of Mosiria in a hospital bed spread rapidly on social media.
Mosiria's hospitalization comes days after his highly publicized sacking by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. Mosiria was removed from his role as Chief Officer in a county circular. Prior to his removal, Mosiria had accused Governor Sakaja of sidelining him for nearly three years and curtailing his responsibilities following disagreements over how the county's affairs were managed.
Mosiria had been in a public feud with Governor Sakaja, accusing him of stripping him of his constitutionally assigned responsibilities as an accounting officer and transferring them to junior officers. Mosiria claimed that the changes followed his refusal to participate in direct procurement arrangements that he believed would favor individuals associated with the governor and county contractors.
According to Mosiria, his last meeting with Sakaja to discuss his grievances took place on December 28, 2023, at the governor's private office in Riverside. Mosiria further alleged that subsequent attempts to communicate with the governor had largely gone unanswered. He also claimed that the health budget under his docket was reduced from Sh1.2 billion to Sh100 million.
Duke Mainga Echate, who was present when Mosiria's health deteriorated, shared the news of his admission on social media. Echate stated that he rushed Mosiria to a Nairobi hospital in the company of businessman-cum-politician and activist Morara Kebaso. Echate wished Mosiria a quick recovery and renewed strength.
Mosiria had expressed gratitude to Sakaja for making his removal official but claimed that he had effectively lost his authority much earlier. Mosiria's removal was from the citizen engagement and customer service docket. His hospitalization has sparked concern among his friends and colleagues, with many wishing him a speedy recovery.
The incident has raised concerns about the well-being of former county officials and the impact of public feuds on their health. Mosiria's case is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding the Nairobi County administration. As of press time, Mosiria's condition and further updates on his health were not publicly available.
Key points
- Former Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria hospitalized after collapsing during a meeting in Nairobi.
- Mosiria's hospitalization comes days after his highly publicized sacking by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
- Mosiria had accused Governor Sakaja of sidelining him and curtailing his responsibilities, leading to a public feud.
