Nairobi County Chief Executive Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, created a touching moment on Tuesday when he gave environmentalist Truphena Muthoni a 72-second hug during a public event.
The warm greeting surprised many people, and it quickly became a topic of discussion among those who witnessed it.
The long hug happened after the two met for the first time in many years.
Mosiria explained that he felt emotional when he saw Truphena because she reminded him of a period in his life when he worked in the environment sector.
According to him, that time was full of important lessons and memories that shaped his leadership style and passion for public service.
Truphena Muthoni is known for her strong voice in protecting Nairobi’s green spaces.She has been involved in tree-planting programs, clean-up campaigns, and education projects that teach young people about climate change and waste management.
Her work has inspired many residents to join community activities to keep their neighbourhoods clean and safe.
During the event, the two leaders spoke briefly about the importance of environmental conservation.
Mosiria praised Truphena for her dedication and said Nairobi County needs more people like her.
He reminded the public that protecting the environment is not only the job of the county government, but a responsibility shared by everyone.
The event also focused on how citizens can work with the county to improve customer service and engagement.
Mosiria said that when government and citizens communicate well, services become more efficient and trust grows.
He highlighted that environmental matters are one of the areas where teamwork between leaders and communities brings fast results.
People who witnessed the moment said the hug showed respect and appreciation.
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