Mosiria Receives Heroic Welcome at Eastleigh Building Collapse Site a Day After Sakaja Sacked Him

Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria received a warm reception from residents at the scene of a building collapse in Eastleigh on Friday, October 23, 2026, a day after his reported dismissal by Governor Johnson Sakaja.

Mosiria’s arrival at the site along 9th Street attracted attention as residents gathered following the collapse of a building under construction, which raised fears that people could be trapped beneath the rubble.

The reception came at a sensitive moment for Nairobi’s county leadership, with Mosiria’s removal from office sparking renewed interest in his political future and relationship with the county administration.

The former chief officer’s appearance at the disaster scene placed him in the public spotlight as emergency teams worked to establish whether anyone remained trapped inside the collapsed structure.

As the situation unfolded, reports indicated that police used tear gas to disperse crowds after people gathered around the collapsed building, with authorities saying the congestion was affecting access for emergency responders.

The number of people trapped and the cause of the collapse had not been established in the initial reports.

Mosiria’s appearance also comes as he prepares to challenge for the Nairobi governorship in the 2027 General Election. He announced his ambition earlier in October, placing him on a potential political collision course with Sakaja, who is expected to seek a second term.

The former chief officer has maintained that his departure from City Hall will not end his engagement with Nairobi residents. He has also floated the idea of forming an alternative county government to provide oversight of the current administration.

While the welcome at Eastleigh may fuel discussion about Mosiria’s public standing, it remains unclear whether the reception will translate into political support in the coming election.

For now, attention remains focused on the rescue operation and the efforts to determine whether workers or members of the public were trapped beneath the debris.

The incident has also renewed concerns about building safety and enforcement of construction regulations in Nairobi, where the collapse of structures under construction has repeatedly raised questions about inspections and compliance.

As rescue teams continue their work, Mosiria’s appearance at the scene adds another chapter to the unfolding political contest in Nairobi, just days after his removal from the county executive.

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