Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reshuffled his administration, removing Geoffrey Mosiria from his position as Chief Officer for Public Participation, Citizen Engagement and Customer Service. The changes, announced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, were communicated through a letter signed by Nairobi County Secretary and Head of Public Service Dr. Machel Waikenda. Under the new arrangement, Zipporah Mwangi has been appointed to serve as the acting Chief Officer for Public Participation, Citizen Engagement and Customer Service. She will continue performing her existing duties as Chief Officer for City Culture, Arts and Tourism alongside her new responsibilities.
The reshuffle has also affected other departments within the county government. Eng. Samwel Njogu has been designated as the acting Chief Officer for Mobility, while Godfrey Akumali, who heads Housing and Urban Renewal, has additionally been assigned the Lands docket in an acting capacity. According to Dr. Waikenda’s letter, the changes were made in accordance with Sections 44(3)(a), 45(5) and 64 of the County Governments Act, 2012, with the governor’s approval. The new appointments and reassignments took effect immediately.
Mosiria’s Gubernatorial Ambitions
The administrative changes come days after Mosiria announced his interest in contesting the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, setting himself up as a potential challenger in the race to succeed Governor Sakaja. Mosiria made the announcement on October 11, 2026, during a visit by Jubilee Party leaders to Jesus Is Alive Ministries Church, led by Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, in Nairobi. During the event, Mosiria, who has branded himself “Mr Fix-it,” presented himself as a candidate capable of addressing the challenges facing the capital. He also suggested that Wanjiru could serve as his deputy if he secured the gubernatorial seat. He subsequently defended his experience in the county government, pointing to his previous assignments in health, environment and customer service as evidence of his preparedness to lead Nairobi.
Mosiria’s Experience in Nairobi County Government
Mosiria has served in several departments since joining the county administration. He initially held the position of Chief Officer for Health Facilities before being transferred to the Environment docket in August 2024. In November 2025, he was reassigned to head Public Participation, Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, the position from which he has now been removed.
His announcement to seek the governor’s seat has placed him among several politicians and other aspirants expected to compete for Nairobi’s top county leadership position in 2027. Other individuals who have expressed interest in the race include Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri and businesswoman Agnes Kagure. With the next General Election approaching, the Nairobi gubernatorial contest is expected to attract growing political interest as aspirants seek to present their plans for the capital’s development and governance.
