Nairobi County’s Citizen Engagement and Customer Care boss, Geoffrey Mosiria, has raised concerns over what he describes as a growing threat to public health in the country, blaming greed, corruption, and weak enforcement for putting ordinary citizens at risk.

In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Mosiria warned that unsafe food products are increasingly finding their way into markets, restaurants, and homes, as some traders and officials prioritise profit over human life.

Mosiria said the problem reflects a deeper loss of values, where money has replaced responsibility and humanity, leaving many Kenyans exposed to harm without their knowledge.

“In Kenya, be very careful about what you eat and where you eat. Many people no longer care about your health; they only care about money. We have lost our sense of humanity. As long as someone makes money, they are willing to sell to you, even if it poisons your health; it becomes none of their business,” he wrote

Mosiria said the situation calls for greater vigilance from the public and firm action from the state. He argued that protecting citizens from harmful food and consumer products is a core duty of government and should not be compromised by corruption or fear of backlash. According to him, decisive enforcement, even when unpopular, is necessary to stop practices that endanger lives and strain families through illness and long-term health complications.

“We must be careful, and the government will protect its citizens at all costs. If it means cracking down and stopping this impunity, then so be it,” he stated

He also directed his message to public officers charged with enforcing food safety and public health laws, urging them to resist bribery and pressure from traders. Mosiria warned that allowing unfit food into the market for personal gain has serious consequences, not just for consumers but for the officials involved, their families, and society at large. He said neglect and corruption in enforcement offices silently contribute to suffering that often only becomes visible when it is too late.

“To our officers, please do not be compromised or bribed with a few coins to put the lives of our people at risk. If you know food is not fit for human consumption, do not allow it into the market. Remember, the suffering caused by your negligence or by taking bribes will come back to haunt you,” Mosiria stated

Mosiria concluded by cautioning that corruption carries long-lasting consequences that go beyond quick financial gain. He described illicit money as destructive, warning that it harms families across generations and erodes the moral fabric of the nation. He urged Kenyans, leaders, and public servants alike to choose integrity and protect life.

“Corruption money is a curse. It does not bless, but follows generations and destroys them. Let us protect our people and do what is right,” Mosiria wrote