Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Geoffrey Mosiria has criticised the county government over what he describes as worsening garbage management in the capital, accusing the current administration of failing to deliver essential services to residents.
In a statement highlighting heaps of uncollected garbage at Roysambu Roundabout along Thika Road, Mosiria said the waste had remained unattended for approximately two weeks, raising concerns over the city’s cleanliness and waste management.
Mosiria noted that he had repeatedly passed through the area during the period and witnessed the garbage steadily piling up without being collected.
He argued that the situation was not unique to Roysambu, claiming that poor waste management had become a widespread problem across different parts of Nairobi.
“Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case. It is a problem affecting almost every corner of Nairobi. Our city is slowly sinking under garbage because of poor leadership and a failure to deliver on the most basic responsibilities,” he said.
The gubernatorial aspirant further launched a scathing attack on the outgoing governor, accusing him of mismanaging public resources and diverting funds meant for development and service delivery for personal benefit.
Mosiria also took issue with what he termed the governor’s preoccupation with podcasting, arguing that the county boss appeared to have shifted attention away from his constitutional responsibility of serving Nairobi residents.
“He has turned himself into a podcaster, seemingly forgetting that his primary responsibility is to deliver services to the people of Nairobi,” Mosiria stated.
He called for a more hands-on approach to leadership, insisting that Nairobi needs a governor who regularly engages residents, visits affected areas and responds to challenges facing communities rather than remaining confined to the office.
According to Mosiria, residents deserve clean streets, efficient garbage collection, accountability and leadership focused on tangible results.
“Nairobi needs a worker, not a politician. A governor who connects with the people, understands their problems and delivers results. More action, more results, more serious leadership,” he added.
