Geoffrey Mosiria, a senior official in Nairobi County, found himself at the center of a public storm after stepping into a highly personal dispute that quickly grew into a national scandal. The case involving Mosiria and a woman named Marion Naipei has raised serious questions about judgment, boundaries, and the role of public officials when private matters spill into the public space.
The issue began when a video of Marion Naipei appeared online showing her in a club while visibly intoxicated. The clip spread fast on social media and triggered widespread debate and ridicule.
Naipei said the video was recorded without her consent by a man she trusted, James Opande, a nurse based in the United States.
She explained that they had been in a relationship for about a year and that Opande had promised to help her travel abroad.
According to her account, she did not know she was being filmed and only learned about it after the video went viral, leaving her feeling betrayed and embarrassed.
Geoffrey Mosiria, who serves as Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, chose to publicly intervene.
He met Naipei, listened to her story, and helped her report the incident to the police under laws related to cybercrime. He made public statements condemning the recording and sharing of the video and warned about the harm caused by online shaming.
Mosiria said such actions could push victims into depression or worse and urged the public to treat Naipei with dignity as a mother and a citizen.
Marion Naipei, the lady behind the trending video. Photo Courtesy/Instagram.
Authorities later confirmed arrests of individuals linked to spreading the clip. James Opande was detained at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport while attempting to leave the country.
The Ministry of Gender also issued statements condemning the circulation of the video and backing efforts to hold those responsible accountable.
At this stage, many Kenyans supported Mosiria’s actions and viewed him as standing up for a vulnerable woman.
However, the situation changed when more videos and information about Naipei surfaced online.
These new details suggested she had been involved in creating adult content before the incident. Public opinion shifted sharply, with many people questioning the initial response and whether the case had been presented fully from the start.
Attention turned to Mosiria, with critics accusing him of overstepping his mandate by becoming deeply involved in what appeared to be a private relationship dispute.
Questions were raised about his role in the arrest and the decision to flag Opande’s passport.
Some felt his public comments may have influenced the process unfairly. Others on social media claimed there were personal links between Mosiria and Naipei, though these allegations remain unproven.
The debate grew louder, with many demanding an apology to Opande for the trouble he faced, including risks to his job and freedom of movement.
Amid the backlash, Mosiria announced he was stepping aside from the matter. He said the case was now fully in the hands of the police and no longer under his office.
He explained that the decision was made to protect public trust and respect institutions, not because of intimidation. Naipei defended him, saying he only offered legal support and did not act out of bias.
The fallout from the saga has been heavy for everyone involved. Naipei’s reputation has been badly damaged, Opande’s life disrupted, and Mosiria’s credibility questioned.
