Nairobi Official Calls for Action Over Viral Video Involving Schoolboys

Geoffrey Mosiria, the Chief Officer for Environment in Nairobi County, has condemned a viral video showing a woman encouraging schoolboys to touch her inappropriately. The footage has drawn widespread backlash online and prompted calls for her arrest.

In a strongly worded statement, Mosiria expressed frustration over the incident and questioned what he sees as a double standard in how society reacts to such behavior.

“If a boy child were making such a video encouraging schoolgirls to touch him, people would be calling for his immediate arrest. But now, it’s a woman doing it to schoolboys, and there’s silence,” he said.

He criticized the lack of equal concern for male victims and questioned the absence of voices defending boys’ rights.

“Where is Maendeleo ya Wanaume? Why aren’t we protecting the boy child the same way?”

What the Law Says

Under Kenya’s Sexual Offences Act, it is illegal to involve minors in any form of sexual activity or indecent behavior. The law prohibits:

• Encouraging minors to engage in sexual acts

• Performing indecent acts in their presence

• Producing or sharing obscene content involving children

Such offenses are punishable by imprisonment, with stiffer penalties if the offender is in a position of influence or trust.

Mosiria referenced the law directly, adding:

 

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“If I had been present that day at Uhuru Park—one of the facilities under my docket—I would have ensured the law was enforced immediately.”

Apology Fails to Calm Public Outrage

Following the backlash, the woman in the video issued an apology, claiming it was a misunderstanding:

“I did not mean any harm. We were at a girls’ picnic. I didn’t know schoolboys would be there. I’m sorry—it won’t happen again.”

She also said she’s now receiving threats and fears arrest.

However, many—including Mosiria—say an apology is not enough.

“We must protect all children—boys and girls alike. Abuse is abuse, no matter who commits it,” he said.

The incident has reignited public debate around child protection, gender bias, and accountability for inappropriate behavior—regardless of the offender’s identity.