Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called on city residents to actively participate in the fight against crime by reporting incidents of vandalism and criminal activities instead of sharing them on social media for entertainment.

Speaking on Thursday, October 2, during the Nairobi County Jukwaa la Usalama, Sakaja urged Kenyans to utilize official reporting channels to combat the rising insecurity in the capital city.

The governor expressed gratitude to the Inspector General of Police for providing an anti-vandalism team to help protect public infrastructure in the county.

However, he emphasized that the success of security efforts depends on public cooperation.

"I also want to hear from the mwananchi. How do you think we should deal with this insecurity issue? If we have put up street lights and you see someone stealing them or vandalizing them, you need to report them, not take videos and posting them on TikTok," Sakaja stated.

The governor directed residents to use the county's emergency number 988 to call or text and report criminal activities, emphasizing that public infrastructure is funded by taxpayers' money.

"It is your money that is being used to set up this infrastructure, so call and report these things," he added.

Addressing the root causes of insecurity, Sakaja acknowledged that unemployment has pushed many young people into criminal gangs and activities.

He appealed for increased allocation of affirmative action programs to Nairobi County to create opportunities for youths.

"I want to request that all those affirmative actions and programs for the counties, Nairobi deserves more. Some are in climate works, others in the Green Army, but that is not enough for our youths," the governor said.

The governor's plea comes amid growing concerns about security in Nairobi, particularly in the Central Business District.

In early September, police arrested over two hundred suspects in connection with various crimes in the CBD, with Nairobi County Police Commander George Seda warning that crime has extended beyond the streets to online platforms.

Seda issued a stern warning to content creators who exploit security incidents for social media engagement, noting that many alleged attacks showcased online remain unreported to authorities. He urged genuine victims to file official reports, emphasizing that justice begins with accountability.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had previously ordered a major crackdown on muggings in Nairobi, directing security agencies to intensify operations against criminal gangs. The government expressed concern about the surge in violent robberies, many linked to groups posing as street children.

Numerous Kenyans have shared distressing experiences on social media about being followed, robbed in broad daylight, and threatened with weapons or harassed in shocking ways by criminals in the city.