Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has faulted politicians for using unemployed young people for political activities and abandoning them afterwards.
This follows the circulation of a video showing a woman being robbed near Globe Roundabout.
In a statement on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Mosiria argued that lack of employment opportunities was contributing to some young people turning to crime, urging leaders to invest in the youth instead of using them to fill political gatherings.
“Young, jobless youths who are often used by politicians to fill crowds and show numbers are now turning to crime, stealing from city residents by force,” Mosiria said.
Geoffrey Mosiria faults politicians for insecurity
Additionally, the County Chief called on politicians to provide young people with opportunities rather than allegedly exploiting them for political purposes.
Mosiria also urged young people to reject being used as political tools, warning that they could be left struggling after elections.
“To the young people: don’t allow yourselves to be used as political tools to protect elections, only to be abandoned to suffer for another five years,” he added.
He encouraged them to pursue opportunities that would allow them to contribute positively to society.
“Be instruments of true change. Demand opportunities, dignity, and a better future,” Mosiria further said.
The Nairobi official further appealed to members of the public who may recognise the people captured in the footage to share information with authorities.
