Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has once again drawn public attention after being seen directing pedestrians back to the Nyayo Stadium footbridge rather than allowing them to cross a busy highway.
In a video shared on social media, Mosiria stopped several people attempting to cross the road and instructed them to use the nearby footbridge, saying the structure had been built to protect both pedestrians and motorists.
“Rudi upande utumie footbridge.”
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The county official emphasised that pedestrians should avoid crossing highways directly, warning that such behaviour increases the risk of fatal road accidents.
Kenyans applaud the move.
The video attracted widespread support on social media, with many users saying pedestrians should make use of the infrastructure provided.
One user, @evenovah, commented:
“Lakini mbona mtu avuke barabara na kuna footbridge?”
Another, @_.jo.wrld, wrote:
“100% right. I mean, what’s the footbridge for if you’re not going to use it?”
@mummiefrancie also backed the initiative, saying:
“Hii nayo ni safety yetu na drivers.”
Some users reacted humorously to Mosiria’s approach.
@tashamuthoni joked:
“Anajiskia Headboy ati rudi upande.”
She, however, added that he was doing meaningful work.
“He’s doing some good work bora asiseme anataka kuwa governor.”
Meanwhile, @shalmaspice_105 compared him to a school prefect.
“He’s behaving like my prefect back in high school. I love this though.”
Another user, @maggiewanjosie, humorously remarked:
“Imeekewa ng’ombe.”
Before adding:
“Lakini I fully support him.”
Continuing a hands-on approach
The latest incident comes shortly after Mosiria issued a 24-hour ultimatum to a social media personality popularly known as Nairobi Birdman, demanding that he surrender wild birds allegedly being kept at his home.
In a video shared online, Mosiria questioned whether it was lawful to keep certain wild birds in a residential setting and warned that doing so could expose the public to disease outbreaks.
He urged Birdman to hand the birds over to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) through Nairobi National Park, arguing that some wildlife species are protected and should not be kept in private homes.
Mosiria also warned that close contact with wild animals could increase the risk of zoonotic diseases—illnesses that spread from animals to humans—including avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
Promoting road safety
Mosiria’s intervention comes amid continued concerns over pedestrian safety on Kenya’s major roads.
According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), pedestrians remain among the most vulnerable road users, accounting for a significant proportion of road fatalities each year.
Road safety experts have consistently urged pedestrians to use designated crossings and footbridges, particularly on highways where vehicles travel at high speeds.
Footbridges are designed to separate pedestrians from moving traffic, reducing the likelihood of collisions and improving safety for everyone using the road.
By directing people back to the footbridge, Mosiria said he was encouraging compliance with basic road safety measures that could help prevent avoidable accidents.
