Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria collapsed after being told he could be jailed for contempt of court. The sentencing has now been pushed to February 2026.
Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, was hospitalised after collapsing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This happened shortly after he was informed that he could be sent to jail for disobeying a court order. Because of his condition, the court postponed his sentencing to early next year.
Mosiria had already been found guilty of contempt of court. His team requested more time, saying he was unwell and also raising questions about alleged forged documents in the case.
The issue traces back to a conservatory order issued on March 5, 2025, by Judge Anne Omollo of the Environment and Land Court. The ruling stopped Nairobi County from processing or approving any new building developments in Parklands until a proper and lawful land-use plan was completed.
Residents of Parklands had long raised concerns about uncontrolled high-rise buildings, increased traffic pressure, drainage problems, and the loss of historic spaces in the area.
Despite this, prosecutors told the court that Mosiria continued to approve or facilitate permits in his position as a county official, which led to the contempt conviction.
Mosiria’s lawyers argued that he did not fully understand the impact of the court order. They also introduced a new twist by claiming some signatures in the case file were forged. Because of the seriousness of that allegation, the court referred the matter to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Due to the complexity of the matter, Judge Omollo has asked Chief Justice Martha Koome to consider forming a three-judge bench to review the case.
The case has stirred strong reactions online, especially on X (formerly Twitter). Many users linked Mosiria’s situation to complaints about selective law enforcement.
One user wrote:
“This man was busy shutting clubs and leaving churches alone. Let him face the law.”
This refers to earlier complaints that Mosiria targeted nightclubs under the Public Nuisance Act, while allegedly ignoring other establishments accused of causing disturbances.
Sentencing will now take place in February 2026, after investigations into the alleged forged signatures are completed. The outcome will guide how officials handle development approvals moving forward.
For Parklands residents, the delay keeps the issue unresolved, and many worry that unchecked developments may continue during the legal process.
