While Mosiria framed his intervention as a quest for justice against non-consensual image sharing, the public reaction has been overwhelmingly negative.
Many Nairobians, particularly men, have accused him of "clout chasing" and overstepping his mandate as a county official by involving himself in a private, scandalous matter that is currently under police investigation.
Governor Johnson Sakaja is reportedly "very unhappy" with Mosiria’s conduct. Sources at City Hall indicate that the governor views Mosiria’s involvement in the scandal as a distraction from the Railway City project and other pressing county matters.
Sakaja has historically preferred his officers to maintain a professional, policy-focused image, and Mosiria’s high-energy TikTok-style interventions have long been a source of friction.
The report that Mosiria has been asked to "explain why he should not be sacked" suggests that his "Citizen Engagement" role was intended to be a quiet transition, not a platform for social media drama.
The public outrage has reached a fever pitch, with thousands of Nairobi residents taking to X and TikTok to demand his immediate resignation.
Critics argue that Mosiria is using the plight of a vulnerable woman to build his personal brand ahead of the 2027 elections.
The term "Baada ya Baba ni Babu" has even been mockingly applied to Mosiria by detractors who believe he is attempting to copy the populist styles of Babu Owino.
For a city already grappling with high-stakes politics, the "Marion video" controversy is seen as an unnecessary and unprofessional sideshow.
This latest trouble follows a November 2025 demotion, where Mosiria was moved from the powerful Environment docket to the Customer Service department.
At the time, Mosiria claimed he was moved for "fighting city cartels," but his critics argued he was focusing more on social media "raids" than actual policy implementation.
By involving himself in the current viral scandal, Mosiria has provided his detractors with the perfect ammunition to argue that he is no longer fit for public office. His "Still Kicking" attitude—mirroring Speaker Wetang'ula's recent slogan—is now being tested by the very real threat of an official dismissal.
Ultimately, the January 21, 2026, status of Geoffrey Mosiria is one of extreme vulnerability. He is currently facing a dual threat: an official show-cause letter from his boss and a coordinated digital campaign for his removal.
While he continues to respond to trolls and maintain his innocence, the silence from Governor Sakaja’s office suggests that the governor may be preparing to cut ties.
Whether Mosiria can "empathize" his way out of this crisis or becomes the first high-profile casualty of Nairobi's 2026 political season will likely be decided by Friday.
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