Nairobi Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria Orders Arrests Following Blatant Disregard For Pedestrian Footbridges On Mombasa Road

Geoffrey Mosiria warns of arrests for pedestrians ignoring footbridges on Mombasa Road as Nairobi County moves to enforce road safety and prevent accidents.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 5, 2026, 4:28 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from TUKO.co.ke

County Leadership Confronts Dangerous Pedestrian Crossing Habits

Nairobi’s Chief Officer of Customer Care Services, Geoffrey Mosiria, personally intervened in a series of traffic violations along the busy Mombasa Road this weekend. Expressing deep concern over a growing trend of lawlessness, Mosiria documented several instances where pedestrians chose to dash across multi lane highways despite being within meters of operational footbridges. The official confronted one group directly, questioning the utility of the expensive infrastructure if it remains ignored by the very citizens it was built to protect.

Escalating Fatalities Drive New Enforcement Mandate

The drive for stricter compliance comes as the county grapples with a worrying number of fatal road accidents involving pedestrians. According to Mosiria, multiple reports have surfaced of individuals being knocked down by fast moving traffic in areas where safe crossing points were readily available. These tragic incidents are viewed by the administration as entirely preventable through the adherence to basic road safety measures. The loss of life has necessitated a shift from public education to active enforcement to preserve the safety of city residents.

Legal Consequences For Disregarding Designated Traffic Routes

Individuals found ignoring footbridges will now face the full extent of the law under a multi faceted legal framework. Mosiria warned that offenders will be prosecuted in accordance with the Traffic Act, the Public Health Act, and specific provisions within the Nairobi City County Public Nuisance Act. By involving police officers in the apprehension of those crossing illegally, the county intends to create a deterrent that prioritizes order on the city’s major transit arteries, particularly in high risk zones like Nairobi West.