Former Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has touched the hearts of Kenyans after an emotional encounter with a young girl living on the streets of Nairobi, where he went out of his way to protect her from the cold by giving her some of the clothes he was wearing.
Mosiria attracted attention after sharing a video showing him stopping to assist the little girl, who appeared to be shivering due to the cold.
Noticing that the child did not have proper clothing, socks or shoes, he immediately decided to intervene.
In the video, Mosiria is heard asking someone to retrieve a sweater from his vehicle so that he could help the young girl.
“Tebu niletee sweater hapo wa gari. I have to sort this baby because she’s shivering,” he said.
However, what particularly caught the attention of social media users was his decision to remove his own socks and give them to the child.
He personally helped her put them on before taking off his sweater and handing it over to her.
Explaining the encounter, Mosiria revealed that he had assisted three children during the day, with the young girl being among those who needed immediate attention.
“I’ve been able to rescue three children today. One didn’t have shoes, socks, or a sweater. I had to offer her my socks in order to prevent the cold. I’ve taken my sweater out and given her,” he explained.
Mosiria also expressed concern about the child’s mother, whom he described as appearing to be in a difficult situation.
The incident has drawn attention to the challenges faced by vulnerable children living on Nairobi’s streets, where access to basic necessities such as proper clothing, food, education and healthcare remains a major concern.
The latest act of kindness is part of Mosiria’s continued involvement in initiatives aimed at supporting street families and rescuing children from difficult circumstances.
Over the past months, he has repeatedly shared videos documenting his encounters with vulnerable children in Nairobi, often appealing to Kenyans to support efforts to improve their welfare.
In January 2026, Mosiria reported rescuing two children identified as Chris and Jose from separate situations in Nairobi.
One of the children was reportedly being used to hawk goods, while the other was found wandering around the Central Business District without proper adult supervision.
He subsequently arranged for the children to receive assistance as efforts continued to establish their family backgrounds and find appropriate care.
In February, he also appealed to members of the public to help identify relatives of several children who had been taken from the streets to a safe home.
His interventions have also included providing essential supplies to children’s homes. During another visit in February, he donated 750 kilogrammes of maize flour to support eight boys living at a children’s home.
Mosiria has previously disclosed that he dedicates 10 per cent of his monthly salary towards supporting street children, including initiatives intended to help them leave the streets and access better living conditions.
His latest encounter has once again highlighted his involvement in street-family welfare, with many people likely to be moved by his decision to give away his own clothing rather than simply walk past a child struggling with the cold.
Although providing socks and a sweater may appear to be a small gesture, the encounter highlights the importance of compassion and the need for collective efforts to address the challenges facing vulnerable children in society.
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