In a fresh affidavit filed at the Milimani Environment and Land Court, Nairobi County’s Chief Environment Officer, Geoffrey Mosiria, is challenging his conviction for contempt of court in the Parklands land case. The conviction, which came after a ruling on October 14, 2025, found him guilty of contempt for failing to comply with court orders issued on March 5, 2025.
Mosiria’s defense claims he was unaware of the court’s proceedings and had no knowledge of the contempt charges brought against him. He further argues that his signatures, which were allegedly used to authorize a notice in the case, were forged. Mosiria enlisted the help of an independent forensic expert, who examined the disputed signatures. The expert concluded that the signatures did not match Mosiria’s authentic handwriting. The forensic report emphasized that the differences were significant and could not be explained by natural variations, suggesting that the signatures were indeed forged.
The Nairobi County official’s legal team, led by prominent lawyers Danstan Omari and Cliff Ombeta, also submitted that Mosiria was not represented during the initial contempt proceedings. In their application to have the conviction reviewed, they informed the court that Mosiria had been ill and unable to attend the earlier hearings. His absence, according to the defense, was due to concerns over a potential jail sentence related to the contempt charge.
The bench, consisting of Justices Oscar Angote, Mbogo Gitonga, and Lady Justice Anne Abongo Omollo, heard the arguments and instructed that the application for review be determined before proceeding with sentencing and mitigation for Mosiria. The judges set deadlines for filing affidavits and submissions from both sides, with a highlighting of submissions scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 2:30 PM.
This case adds to a growing legal saga involving disputes over land and authority within Nairobi County, and Mosiria’s claims of forgery will be key in determining the outcome of the ongoing proceedings.
