Geoffrey Mosiria Asks Ruto to Give Him Millions Meant for Harambee Stars to Support Street Kids
- Nairobi County Environment Chief Geoffrey Mosiria appealed to President William Ruto to redirect funds initially pledged for Harambee Stars
- He urged collaboration with former governor Mike Sonko to invest in rehabilitation and skill-building for vulnerable youths struggling to survive in Nairobi
- Mosiria proposed using the funds to establish a national rehabilitation centre offering vocational training in plumbing, mechanics, and electrical work
- He stressed that empowering youths with accredited skills would provide long-term opportunities, rather than handing out temporary assistance
Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi county Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has made an emotional appeal to President William Ruto to redirect funds initially set aside for Harambee Stars.
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The outspoken county official urged the president to redirect the funds to support street children and young content creators struggling to make a living.
His request came after Harambee Stars, Kenya’s national football team, was eliminated from the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinals by Madagascar.
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Speaking passionately, Mosiria urged the president to consider his proposal, emphasising the urgent need for resources to help vulnerable youth.
He pleaded with the head of state and former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko to re-channel their contributions to help youths.
Mosiria argued that the money would go a long way in rehabilitating youths and helping them stabilise their lives.
"Mr President, I’m just asking you to look; you know I am helping these street youth. Work with former governor Sonko. Don’t ignore this. Everyone should contribute 10% to help me support these children who need to go to rehab, because when I talk to them as a big brother, they listen to me. Otherwise, this money should not return to your pockets," Mosiria said.
While acknowledging the disappointment of Harambee Stars’ exit from the tournament, Mosiria stressed that the president should reward them for the far they had gone into the tournament.
"Even though the Harambee Stars were defeated today, Mr President, don’t leave them stranded. Governor Sonko, don’t leave them either," he added.
How should Ruto, Sonko use the money promised to Harambee Stars?
The environment chief highlighted the challenges street children face in Nairobi, describing them as young people struggling to survive, many turning to creating content online to earn an income.
He called for investment in their skills and infrastructure, pointing out that empowering them would be better than handouts.
"At least help me find something to assist these young people. The young people on the streets are struggling, producing content to survive. We need to buy equipment for them so they can create. These content creators must be empowered," Mosiria explained.
Mosiria’s appeal also extended to national rehabilitation initiatives, proposing using the funds originally allocated for Harambee Stars to establish a national rehabilitation centre for street families and the homeless.
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He stated that the proposed facility would provide vocational training in areas such as plumbing, mechanics, and electrical work, allowing youths without formal education credentials to acquire accredited skills.
"They can be sent there and enrolled in colleges or technical institutes, learning skills like plumbing, mechanics, and electrical work. Then the Public Service Commission should allow them to work in government once they have accredited certificates, even if they do not have a Form 4 certificate," Mosiria stated.
How did Tanzanians react to Kenya's defeat
As earlier reported, Tanzanians flooded social media with mocking remarks following Kenya's defeat.
Some joked “Hawajacheza na Kizungu” (they didn’t play in English), urged patience until Kenyans experience defeat themselves, or quipped about mystical methods rather than football skills.
Certain statements framed the moment as comeuppance, suggesting Kenyans had grown too confident.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
