A matatu driver has been charged with causing the deaths of three people during an alleged “Manyoka” driving challenge along Enterprises Road in Nairobi.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) charged Sammy Murigi Maina over the deaths of Charles Brandy Wahome, Tamia Kalekya Nyambura and Edwin Kago.
According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on June 3, 2026, at around 8pm along Enterprises Road, opposite KCB Bank in Nairobi County.
“Prosecution told court that on 3rd June 2026 at about 8.00pm, along Enterprises Road opposite KCB Bank in Nairobi County, Maina, while driving motor vehicle registration number KDU 887C, an Isuzu minibus operated by Risen Sacco, drove the vehicle recklessly and dangerously, resulting in the deaths of the three victims,”statement read.
Maina is accused of driving an Isuzu minibus, registration number KDU 887C, operated by Risen Sacco, in a reckless and dangerous manner, resulting in the deaths of the three victims.
The prosecution told the court that Maina was driving in a dangerous style commonly referred to as “Manyoka”, allegedly contrary to Section 42(3) of the Traffic Act.
He faces additional charges of driving a motor vehicle on a public road without due care and attention and operating an unroadworthy motor vehicle on a public road.
The prosecution further alleges that the incident caused bodily harm to Eugene Ongundi and Domnic Mulwa.
Maina appeared before Hon. Paul Mutai, where he pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
