Nairobi City County's Chief Officer of Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, has taken a lighthearted swipe at Khalif Kairo, whose legal troubles have deepened over undelivered vehicles through his company, Kai and Karo.
In a video shared online, Mosiria advised young men against living beyond their means to impress their girlfriends, cautioning that the pressure to flaunt wealth has driven many into financial ruin, or worse, crime.
Reflecting on Kairo's once-glamorous lifestyle, Mosiria admitted he was captivated by the businessman's soft life, especially the first-class flights and lavish treats for his girlfriends.
He jokingly noted that while Kairo jetted off in private planes, he couldn't afford even a premium ticket on the Nairobi-Mombasa route.
According to Mosiria, the obsession with luxury and public displays of wealth has misled many young men into dangerous financial decisions, all to maintain an illusion of success.
He expressed shock at seeing Kairo now pleading for donations after being arrested for allegedly failing to deliver vehicles paid for by clients.
"The events humbling Kairo must have taught him a lesson on living within his means," Mosiria remarked.
Encouraging hard work and financial discipline, he warned against shortcuts to wealth, "People work hard. You don't just wake up and become rich overnight, you must work hard. It's a process."
"Let's inspire each other to work hard. Usikule pesa ambayo huja 'workia' hard. Usijaribu kuomoka overnight. Unataka tu uishi poshy life, lakini ukienda kwao ocha bado nyumba ni ya nyasi na matope. Don't live beyond your means. Don't live a life you can't afford," Mosiria concluded.
His girlfriend, Wavinya Maria, has wiped all traces of their relationship from her Instagram account, sending social media into a frenzy.
Wavinya, a former Miss World Kenya with a massive following, has remained silent on Kairo's unfolding woes.
The man who once lavished her with gifts whisked her away on extravagant trips and fiercely defended her reputation when questioned about her alleged ties to Chinese tycoon Mr Wang, now finds himself alone in the court of public opinion.
