- A viral video captured a woman smashing the windshield of a matatu in Nairobi’s CBD, sparking a public debate
- Initially, the incident was linked to a fare dispute after the conductor allegedly failed to return his change
- However, the police investigation revealed that the woman and the driver knew each other in more detail in their personal lives
The incident involving a woman and the staff of three in Nairobi’s CBD on Thursday, March 12, went viral on the internet and sparked mixed reactions.
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A viral video showed him a woman who was very angry breaking the windshield of a matatua situation that caused a violent conflict between him and the driver and his conductor.
Rumors and initial reports from witnesses claimed that the problem started after he gave a KSh 1,000 note to pay for the fare.
However, when they reached the CBD, the conductor had not returned his change and was nowhere to be seen.
When he raised the issue with the driver, the driver allegedly ignored him and told him to do whatever he wanted. In anger, he took a stone and broke the windshield of the matatu, which fueled the conflict.
What is the relationship between the woman who broke the mirror of the matatu in Nairobi and the driver?
The police investigating the matter said that preliminary investigations have shown that the driver and the woman know each other.
The OCPD of the Central Police Station, Phillemon Nyakombo, revealed that the driver and the woman have been in a relationship and have a child together.
“They had a difference about sending the child to school, and that escalated from their conversation until the violence happened,” he explained.
Nyakombo noted that the video that went viral showed only one part of the incident, adding that there is another side to the story that should be handled carefully.
“We need to protect this family, including their young daughter. So far the investigation has revealed that this was not a matter of fare or change; it was a family matter,” said the OCPD.
The woman gave her statement at the Kamukunji Police Station, while the man gave his statement at the Central Police Station.
Netizens react about CBD Nairobi drama
Netizens expressed mixed opinions, discussing justice, family disputes, and possible criminal charges against the two.
George Wasuna: “I think they want to bribe the woman to accept that it’s a family problem, because the driver is facing a charge of armed robbery, which can lead to life imprisonment.”
Martin Kibicho:A lie. How can a family matter be important when the driver allegedly took the woman’s stone and ran away with it? Stop misleading us.”
Avedon Edwin: “The way the mother did it, there was no other choice. She had her bag with the phone and other documents. She went straight to the police station, and the driver should have done the same to record the information.”
Churchill Dibondo: “Justice for the woman, whether it was a family matter or a change of fare.”
Isaac Cerony: “He can be charged with assault and aggravated robbery, and the woman can be charged with damaging property.”
Did Nairobi passengers face a drunk driver?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that passengers in a matatu traveling along Mombasa Road stopped the driver in the middle of the journey leaving the city.
This happened after they discovered he was too drunk and they forced him off the wheel, while the video showed him swaying.
Angry passengers demanded their fares be refunded, shouting about the missing conductor and causing violence that eventually attracted police intervention.
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