Mosiria mocks Sakaja in sarcastic apology after County Hall firing

Former Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has issued a sarcastic apology to Governor Johnson Sakaja, suggesting that his dedication to work and growing recognition at City Hall may have contributed to the fallout that led to his removal from office.

Speaking during an interview on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Mosiria referenced Robert Greene’s book The 48 Laws of Power, particularly its first rule, Never Outshine the Master, to suggest that he may have made a mistake by working too hard and attracting attention for his performance.

“I think my only mistake was to outshine my master by breaking Rule Number One of the 48 Laws of Power, and I am sorry. I apologise to my boss if working hard in City Hall is a mistake. I did not know that it would land me into trouble with my own boss,” Mosiria wrote.

The former chief officer claimed that Sakaja had previously praised his performance, describing him as one of the best-performing chief officers in the country.

Mosiria said he took the governor’s compliments as genuine appreciation and continued working harder, unaware that his efforts could allegedly be interpreted differently behind the scenes.

“I have worked for the same boss who used to praise me that Mosiria is most and the best working chief officer working in Kenya, who is performing exceptionally well and even exceeding expectations.

“To me, it was good compliments from my boss, but behind the scenes, there was a different view of Mosiria, who was perceived as someone working and trying to make it look like his boss is not working,” he added.

Mosiria Reacts to Sakaja’s Past Praise

Mosiria also shared an old video showing Sakaja praising him at a public event, expressing disappointment over how their working relationship had unfolded.

In the accompanying message, he thanked the governor for recognising his efforts while suggesting that he had misunderstood the significance of the praise.

“NI UCHUNGU SANA! Thank you, my boss, for recognising my work and appreciating how hard-working I was as your Chief Officer,” he wrote.

The former county official said his experience had taught him that praise from a superior in government might not always mean what it appears to convey.

“As a young man, I didn’t know that in government, when your boss praises you, sometimes they may mean the opposite. I went ahead and worked even harder, hoping to continue earning that praise,” Mosiria added.

Despite his apparent frustration, Mosiria maintained that hard work remained central to his professional identity, arguing that his performance would ultimately speak for itself.

“The work I do is my only godfather, and I believe I must work hard because, ultimately, my work is what will speak for me and defend me,” he stated.

He concluded by returning to Greene’s first rule, which warns against overshadowing those in positions of authority.

“Unfortunately, I made the mistake of breaking Rule Number One of The 48 Laws of Power: ‘Never Outshine the Master,’” he shared.

Sakaja Removes Mosiria From City Hall

Mosiria’s remarks came a day after Sakaja removed him from his position as Chief Officer for Public Participation, Citizen Engagement and Customer Service in administrative changes announced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

The changes were communicated through a notice issued by Nairobi County Secretary and Head of Public Service Machel Waikenda.

Zipporah Njeri Mwangi, the Chief Officer for City Culture, Arts and Tourism, was assigned additional responsibility for overseeing the public participation and citizen engagement docket in an acting capacity.

Mosiria’s removal has also brought renewed attention to his relationship with Sakaja, particularly after he declared his intention to challenge the governor for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.

Since leaving City Hall, Mosiria has continued to speak publicly about his experience in the county administration and the frustrations he says he encountered during his tenure.