Geoffrey Mosiria, Nairobi County’s Head of Customer Care, has publicly backed President William Ruto’s controversial proposal to impose tougher penalties on drug traffickers, warning that Kenya is facing a deepening crisis that threatens to wipe out an entire generation.
In a series of posts on his Facebook page, Mosiria described what he termed a “silent emergency,” arguing that the sale and use of hard drugs such as cocaine and heroin have become widespread and increasingly brazen. He claimed that drug dealing is no longer confined to hidden networks, alleging that narcotics are openly sold at private house parties, high-end entertainment venues, and even in public spaces within Nairobi’s central business district and other towns.
Mosiria further alleged that the drug trade has penetrated residential estates, with some individuals posing as informal traders or street vendors while selling illicit substances at night. He also claimed that some people perceived to be homeless are actively involved in drug distribution, insisting their presence on the streets is not accidental.
According to Mosiria, the scale of the problem is devastating families and undermining the future of young people across the country. He urged President Ruto to take decisive action, including relocating nightclubs, bars, and alcohol outlets away from residential areas, which he described as key drivers of substance abuse.
“Firm action is needed to save a generation,” Mosiria said, calling on the government to act without delay.
His remarks come amid renewed debate following President Ruto’s proposal to introduce harsher laws targeting drug traffickers, including the possibility of capital punishment for major players in the trade. Speaking in Uasin Gishu County on Saturday, January 3, the President argued that existing penalties have failed to deter offenders, noting that some traffickers face minimal consequences after paying fines.
Ruto also announced plans to confiscate assets linked to drug trafficking and to establish a more robust Anti-Narcotics Unit within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, modeled on the operational strength of the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit.
As public discussion intensifies, Mosiria maintains that inaction would come at an unacceptable cost. He warned that unless decisive measures are taken, substance abuse will continue to erode communities and jeopardise the country’s future workforce and leadership.
