Back to sender: Geofrey Mosiria fired with immediate effect
Nairobi County official Geofrey Mosiria has been fired shortly after announcing his intent to run for governor against his current boss, Johnson Sakaja. The county government cited legal sections for the reassignment but did not provide specific reasons for the termination.
Why it matters
The firing highlights the intersection of local administrative power and political competition in Kenya.
The move comes a few days after Mosiria declared interest in challenging Sakaja for the governor's seat in the forthcoming 2027 General Election. [Courtesy X] Geofrey Mosiria has been fired as Nairobi County Chief Officer for Public Participation, Citizen Engagement and Customer Service. In the latest reassignments by Governor Johnson Sakaja, Mosiria has been replaced by Zipporah Njeri Mwani in an acting capacity. A circular signed by County Secretary Machel Waikenda indicates the changes take effect immediately. The move comes a few days after Mosiria declared interest in challenging Sakaja for the governor's seat in the forthcoming 2027 General Election. The notice assigns Zipporah Njeri Mwangi acting responsibility for Public Participation, Citizen Engagement and Customer Service while retaining her role in City Culture, Arts and Tourism.
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