How You Can Earn Sh5k Cash For Catching Dustbin Vandals In Nairobi CBD

Following Nairobi CBD’s challenging and rampant theft of newly installed dustbins, the county’s chief officer for environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, who has been at the forefront of this battle, has announced a lucrative reward for anyone whocatches the vandals.

The Central Business District (CBD) is currently undergoing a significant cleanup with new dustbins being installed. Mosiria confirmed that the installation of new dustbins is ongoing, but expressed concern about culprits vandalizing them and selling them as scrap metal.

“There are people who have begun vandalizing the newly installed dustbins. We must protect all public assets any government property must be protected. These bins are taxpayers’ money, and we have to protect them. Citizens are not happy because their property is stolen and they are very angry,” he said.

Speaking in a video during a night when, together with the security team apprehended one culprit alleged to have vandalized some installed dustbins, Mosiria said that going forward, he will be sacrificing cash from his pocket to reward anyone who apprehends the vandals going forward.

"I want to ask you if you see a thief like this one, we will help you catch him. If you catch one, I will personally pay you in cash from my pocket, I’ll give you a gift of 5,000, and that starts today," Mosiria announced this direct call for collective vigilance.

Mosiria also issued a stern warning to would-be thieves: "If you are caught stealing, action will be taken and you will be taken to court. You are a thief."

Beyond the reward, Mosiria also championed a spirit of collective responsibility. "I am asking you to help each other so that we can take care of the government property," he urged.

He specifically praised the swift action of Bank security personnel who assisted in catching a thief in CBD, encouraging others to emulate their civic duty.

He also addressed other common issues detrimental to urban aesthetics, specifically motorists parking on newly laid pavements and individuals littering the CBD, warning that "If we find a car on the pavement and people dumping garbage in the CBD and we have installed a dustbin, we will take action against them, we will arrest them and take them to court."

Mosiria's direct, no-nonsense style, coupled with a tangible cash incentive, marks a unique chapter in Nairobi's ongoing battle for urban cleanliness. It's a clear message: public assets are vital, and the city's residents are now deputized guardians, with a potential reward for their vigilance. The future of Nairobi's gleaming new dustbins, and its overall cleanliness, now heavily relies on the watchful eyes and civic action of its citizens.