Driver of matatu that killed teen after fare dispute speaks

On May 19, the driver of the Embassava Sacco bus that ran over and crushed a 17-year-old boy refuted reports that the youngster was ejected from the vehicle for not having Ksh20 in bus ticket.

The child was allegedly searching for his phone that had fallen outside the bus, according to the troubled driver. WHo went on to explain:

“I ferried people from Pipeline, heading to town. When we got to Quarry (Kware), the conductor signalled me to stop to allow passengers to alight.

“In the process of switching lanes, I felt like I had stepped on something like a stone. When I checked the side mirror, I saw it was a person.

Benson Njoroge, chairman of the Embassava Sacco, agreed with the driver but also expressed regret to the family.

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Inspiration Tuesday: Meet Embassava tout who plies her trade with her baby wrapped on her back (Photos)

The literal meaning of the phrase “strength of a woman” is evident in a female Embassava tout who goes to work with her baby.

Photos of an unnamed tout going about her work in the CBD with a baby wrapped on her back have caused a stir on social networking sites.

The tout was photographed on Accra Road shouting as she implored commuters to board a matatu plying Embakasi route.

Apparently the female tout is forced to go to work with her baby since she can’t afford to employ a baby sitter to watch over her child while she’s at work.

Photos of the Embassava tout have inspired many ever since they surfaced online:

“Was truly inspired by the lady operating with Embassava as tout.. Working confidently with her baby on her back…it’s not easy but 4 de love of innocent children,let take our bitterness ad cry at night,by day let make it 4 a living…mungu bariki kina mama…” A certain Rossert G Suzan posted.

See the photos below: