Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has removed Geoffrey Mosiria from his position as Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service days after he declared his intention to vie for the county gubernatorial seat.
In a notice dated Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Nairobi City County announced changes affecting three chief officers, with Zipporah Njeri designated as Acting Chief Officer for Public Participation and Citizen Engagement.
Others included, Samwel Njogu reassigned to serve as Acting Chief Officer for Mobility, while Godfrey Akumali will oversee Housing and Urban Renewal and additionally serve as Acting Chief Officer for Lands.
“Pursuant to sections 44(3)(a), 45(5) and 64 of the County Governments Act, 2012, and with the approval of His Excellency the Governor, the following officers are hereby reassigned and designated to the respective offices of County Chief Officer,” the notice read in part.
This comes days after Mosiria publicly declared his intention to challenge Sakaja for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.
Mosiria announced his political ambitions on October 11, saying his experience working in various county departments had prepared him to lead the city for the next five years.
