Geoffrey Mosiria has taken another swipe at musician Bahati and his wife Diana Marua following their controversial wedding plans, announcing that he will host his own wedding celebration where Kenyans will be allowed to attend for free.
Mosiria, who has recently attracted attention for his humanitarian activities and outspoken comments on social issues, took to social media to invite Kenyans to his upcoming event scheduled for Sunday, November 15, at KCB Rugby Grounds along Thika Road, next to KCA University.
In a message that appeared to take a cheeky dig at Bahati, the former Nairobi County Chief Officer suggested that the musician had taught him how to live a lavish lifestyle in the city, prompting him to consider organising a proper wedding of his own.
“Mheshimiwa Bahati amenifunza kuishi town. Sijui hata mimi nipange harusi lakini ya ukweli!” Mosiria stated.
The outspoken personality, however, was quick to distinguish his planned celebration from the controversial wedding event previously announced by Bahati and Diana, which attracted widespread criticism over its expensive invitation fee.
Unlike the celebrity couple, who had announced that interested guests would be required to pay KSh 1 million to attend their November 6 celebration, Mosiria promised that his event would be completely free.
“Yangu hakuna kulipa million moja. Entry ni free pale KCB grounds along Thika Road next to KCA University on Sunday, date 15 this month. Kuja kwa wingi,” he added.
Mosiria also appeared to challenge Bahati to use the occasion to give back to the people of Mathare, where the singer grew up and has previously expressed political ambitions.
According to Mosiria, Bahati would attend the gathering with Sh 1 million to give back to residents of his constituency, seemingly turning the controversial wedding invitation fee into an opportunity to challenge the musician to support his community.
“Bahati atakuja na million moja ya kurudisha mkono kwa watu wake wa Mathare Constituency,” he added.
The event will also feature performances from popular Kenyan musician Toxic Lyrikali, with entertainment expected to begin at 11am and continue until late.
“Ni uchungu sana ukikosa,” Mosiria declared while encouraging Kenyans to turn up in large numbers.
The announcement comes days after Bahati and Diana found themselves at the centre of a heated public debate over their highly publicised wedding plans.
On October 7, the couple announced that they would celebrate 10 years together with a lavish wedding ceremony scheduled for November 6, 2026. Bahati revealed that only 100 guests would be allowed to attend, with each invitation going for Sh 1 million.
The announcement immediately sparked mixed reactions, with some Kenyans questioning why guests had to pay such a substantial amount to attend another person’s wedding.
Bahati, however, appeared unfazed by the criticism and questioned whether Sh 1 million was really a significant amount of money.
The controversy intensified when the couple announced that cameras, independent media coverage and livestreaming would not be allowed during the event, leaving many Kenyans questioning what guests would receive in return for the expensive invitations.
Geoffrey Mosiria was among those who publicly criticised the arrangement, questioning why people should pay such an amount to witness a wedding.
Interestingly, the November 6 event took an unexpected turn when Bahati announced his intention to contest the Mathare parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
The musician made the declaration during the much-publicised gathering at Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi, where guests had expected a wedding celebration.
Bahati officially announced that he would be seeking the Mathare parliamentary seat, a constituency where he says he grew up and understands the challenges facing residents.
The announcement shifted attention from the anticipated wedding to his political ambitions, further fuelling discussions about the true purpose of the expensive event.
Mosiria’s latest remarks have therefore added another interesting chapter to the ongoing debate, with his promise of a free public celebration presenting a sharp contrast to the million-shilling invitations associated with Bahati and Diana’s event.
His November 15 gathering is also expected to celebrate his decade-long journey of humanitarian work and service to the community.
The event provides an opportunity for members of the public to join him in recognising his activities over the years, with the inclusion of music performances expected to attract a large crowd.
With entry free and Toxic Lyrikali expected to entertain attendees, Mosiria is now looking forward to welcoming Kenyans to what he has described as a celebration of humanity, service and giving back to society.
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