Geoffrey Mosiria has criticised Nairobi's county leadership over the growing accumulation of garbage in parts of the city, citing heaps of uncollected waste at Roysambu Roundabout along Thika Road.
In a statement, Mosiria said he was shocked by the condition of the area, claiming that the garbage had remained unattended for about two weeks despite being visible to motorists and other road users.
He described the situation as evidence of a wider waste management problem affecting several parts of Nairobi, accusing the county administration of failing to provide basic services to residents.
Mosiria said the continued accumulation of waste raised concerns about the management of the city, particularly the county government's responsibility to maintain clean streets and ensure regular garbage collection.
He also questioned how public funds allocated for development and service delivery were being managed, alleging that resources meant to improve residents' welfare were being diverted for personal benefit.
The remarks also targeted the conduct of the outgoing governor, whom Musiria accused of being more focused on podcast appearances than addressing the city's service delivery challenges.
He argued that Nairobi needed leadership that prioritised practical solutions and maintained regular contact with residents instead of remaining disconnected from the problems affecting neighbourhoods.
According to Mosiria, a governor should be visible on the ground, engaging communities, identifying service delivery gaps and ensuring that responsible departments take action.
He said residents should not have to endure poor sanitation and overflowing garbage when waste collection and maintaining a clean environment are among the county government's basic responsibilities.
Mosiria further called for greater accountability in the use of public resources, saying Nairobi residents deserved clean streets, reliable garbage collection and leadership focused on delivering results.
He urged the city to prioritise service delivery over political activities, arguing that residents needed a leader who understood their everyday struggles and responded to their concerns.
“Nairobi needs a worker, not a politician,” Mosiria said, calling for more action, better results and serious leadership.
His remarks come amid continued public concerns about waste management and sanitation in the capital, where garbage collection remains an important issue for residents and businesses.
The Roysambu complaint has once again drawn attention to the responsibility of county authorities to ensure that waste is collected and disposed of properly.
Mosiria's criticism was directed at the current county administration, although the claims about misuse of public funds remain allegations and were not independently verified in his statement.
