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Geoffrey Mosiria Defends Footbridge Campaign After Criticism Over Accident Scene Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria has defended his pedestrian safety campaign after some Kenyans accused him of using the initiative to gain publicity. Mosiria came under criticism after responding to an accident on Thika Road involving a young man who was reportedly hit by a bus near a footbridge. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the county official said he encountered the injured man while driving along the Thika Road Superhighway towards Nairobi’s Central Business District. According to Mosiria, the incident was particularly concerning because the pedestrian had been struck only a few metres from a footbridge. “SAD ROAD ACCIDENT!!! VIEWERS DISCRETION!!! WALE WATU WA MATUSI KUJENI HAPA! Tonight, while driving along the Thika Road Superhighway towards the CBD, I came across a heartbreaking accident where a young man had been hit by a moving bus just a few metres away from a footbridge,” he wrote. Mosiria said he immediately contacted an ambulance to assist the injured man, who was in critical condition. He also alerted traffic officers to help manage the situation and facilitate the evacuation. “I immediately called for an ambulance to respond and help rescue him, although he was already in a very critical condition. I also alerted traffic officers to help control the situation, manage traffic, and support the evacuation process,” he added. Mosiria renews footbridge appeal The incident prompted Mosiria to reiterate his call for pedestrians to use footbridges and designated crossing points when navigating busy roads. He warned that attempting to save a few minutes by crossing a highway at an undesignated point could have devastating consequences. His latest remarks came days after he launched a highly publicised campaign targeting pedestrians who cross busy roads despite the availability of footbridges. At the Nyayo Stadium Roundabout, Mosiria confronted pedestrians who had crossed the road at ground level and directed some of them to collect litter as a corrective measure. “This incident is a painful reminder of why I have continued to urge pedestrians to use footbridges and designated crossing points. A few days ago, I warned people against risking their lives by crossing busy roads illegally,” he said. Mosiria explained that the alternative task was intended to discourage pedestrians from disregarding safety regulations. “Those who were found violating the law were given an alternative responsibility of collecting litter as a lesson to encourage them to follow safety rules and protect their own lives,” he added. Mosiria responds to clout-chasing claims The campaign has generated mixed reactions online, with some Kenyans questioning Mosiria’s approach to enforcing pedestrian safety. Others criticised his decision to record and share some of the encounters on social media, with detractors accusing him of turning the campaign into a publicity exercise. Mosiria, however, dismissed the criticism, arguing that his responsibilities involve engaging Nairobi residents, raising awareness and responding to issues affecting the public. He maintained that road safety should not be reduced to a question of popularity or social media attention. “Unfortunately, some people chose to criticise and label such efforts as ‘content creation’ or ‘clout chasing.’ But tonight, the reality is clear: road safety is not about popularity, it is about saving lives,” he said. The county official also challenged those who had opposed his campaign to consider the consequences of ignoring pedestrian safety rules. SAD ROAD ACCIDENT!!! VIEWERS DISCRETION!!! WALE WATU WA MATUSI KUJENI HAPA! Tonight, while driving along the Thika Road Superhighway towards the CBD, I came across a heartbreaking accident where a young man had been hit by a moving bus just a few metres away from a footbridge.… pic.twitter.com/mDWzvXuZmE — Geoffrey Mosiria (@HonMosiria) August 11, 2026 “To those who said people should be allowed to cross roads anywhere without following the law, I ask: where are you tonight when a young man is fighting for his life after being knocked down?” he added. ‘No journey is worth losing a life’ Mosiria said the accident should serve as a warning to pedestrians who continue to ignore footbridges and designated crossing points. He urged members of the public to obey traffic regulations and prioritise their safety whenever using busy roads. “Let this be a wake-up call to all of us. Use footbridges, obey traffic rules, and value your life. No journey is worth losing a life over,” he wrote.