Geoffrey Mosiria Seeks to Know the Owner of Giant Snake Killed in Nairobi CBD

The busy streets of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) were the scene of an unusual and unsettling discovery this week when a massive snake was found and killed by street boys.

The incident has prompted Geoffrey Mosiria, Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, to launch an inquiry into how such a large reptile ended up in the heart of the capital.

The "Kencom Snake" Discovery

The reptile, identified by onlookers as a large python, was reportedly spotted near the Kencom bus stage—one of the city’s most crowded transport hubs.

A group of street boys cornered the snake and killed it before dragging its remains through the streets.

“I am just wondering who is the owner of this snake that was killed yesterday evening around 7:00 pm in the CBD near Kencom by our “Chambes,” the street boys?”

Footage of the aftermath provides a vivid and jarring description of the event. The thick, heavy body of the snake is seen being pulled along a newly laid cabro surface in the CBD.

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Its patterned skin, a mix of earthy browns and blacks, stands out sharply against the grey paving blocks as it is hauled by a rope tied around its head.

The sheer length of the snake—spanning several metres—drew a large, curious crowd that trailed behind the boys to catch a glimpse of the rare city sight.

Seeking the Owner

Geoffrey Mosiria, known for his proactive approach to city management, has expressed serious concern over the presence of the reptile in a high-traffic environment.

“First, my condolences to the owner of the loss. But again, why keep such a reptile in the middle of the CBD? Ama ndio ilikuwa inachunga biashara?”

He is now actively seeking to identify the owner of the snake, questioning whether it may have escaped from a private collection or was intentionally dumped.

"If anyone knows the owner of this snake, kindly let us know so that we can visit his premises and confirm how many more snakes are remaining. Nairobi residents deserve to know whether we are sharing the city with humans only or humans and reptiles.”

The Chief Officer's probe aims to address growing public anxiety about the safety and sanitation of the city’s busiest areas.

Background: A Pattern of Urban Wildlife

While Nairobi is famous for its National Park, it is rare for large predators or constrictors to be found deep within the CBD without human intervention.

In previous years, snakes found in residential areas have often been linked to illegal pet ownership or, in some superstitious circles, claims of "sorcery".