Thursday, September
4, 2025 - Former Trade Cabinet Secretary, Moses Kuria, has sounded the
alarm over rising insecurity in Nairobi CBD, warning that unchecked crime is
scaring away investors and undermining the city’s ambitions as a regional
financial hub.
“The alarming and increasing reports of insecurity in
Nairobi require urgent attention,” Kuria posted on X.
“Nairobi cannot continue with its aspirations to be a
regional financial and services hub with this kind of management.”
Kuria, who resigned from Government in July 2025 after
serving in multiple senior roles, emphasized that while local actors may
tolerate inefficiencies, global investors will not.
“We can cut our deals locally, but do not expect
international investors to subscribe to our mediocrity,” he added.
The city, long considered East Africa’s gateway for
investment and diplomacy, now faces reputational risks as reports of crime
continue to flood social media.
Kuria has joined a chorus of voices urging swift
intervention to safeguard Nairobi’s image and restore investor confidence.
In response, Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment,
Geoffrey Mosiria, acknowledged the deteriorating security situation, stating
that the county is working closely with the National Police Service to restore
order and ensure public safety.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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