Two public service vehicle (PSV) drivers arrested for violating traffic regulations were arraigned at the Kibera Law Courts in Nairobi.
John Mwangi, the driver of vehicle KDG 195 (Ambush), and Dominic Amaya, operating KDQ 111T (Manifest), faced charges of driving unroadworthy vehicles. Both pleaded guilty to the charges.
Money Fest, owned by President William Ruto’s son George, was seen being driven with two young men sitting at the top.
The court imposed a fine of Ksh.50,000 on each of them, with the alternative of serving a six-month jail term if unable to pay.
The drivers were apprehended after videos surfaced online showing their dangerous manoeuvres along the Karen-Rongai Road. In the footage, the vehicles were seen swerving recklessly, endangering the lives of other motorists and pedestrians.
The matatus were also found to be severely overloaded. Passengers, including several youths, were perched precariously on the roofs and hanging out of the windows, seemingly unaware of the risks involved.
The viral videos also highlighted an incident where a traffic police officer allowed the offending vehicles to proceed without taking any action. This lapse has drawn criticism from members of the public, raising questions about enforcement of traffic laws.
