Joseph Mureithi, a 25-year-old petrol attendant from Athi River, lost his life in a tragic incident on Tuesday night after being reportedly thrown from a Super Metro bus along the Kitengela–Namanga Highway.
The incident occurred around 11 pm near Shalom Hospital, where witnesses say the overcrowded bus became chaotic moments before Mureithi was ejected. Passengers described the crew as confrontational and disorderly during the ordeal.
According to eyewitness accounts, Mureithi had just finished work and boarded the bus heading to Nairobi. Less than a kilometre from the stage, tension escalated, and he was allegedly pushed out onto the roadside.
Shockingly, witnesses allege that moments after he fell, the same bus ran over him and sped off, leaving Mureithi fatally injured and alone on the highway. His head was reportedly split open from the impact.
Family members have condemned the actions of the bus crew, describing the incident as avoidable. Patrick Muthomi, a relative, expressed anger over the loss and demanded accountability from Super Metro operators.
Muthomi said the tragedy could have been prevented if the crew had handled the situation responsibly, perhaps asking Mureithi to wait for another bus rather than forcefully ejecting him.
The family is calling on authorities to investigate the matter urgently, emphasizing that justice must be served for the young man whose life ended so violently.
Passengers at the scene described a tense atmosphere on the bus, noting that overcrowding and poor management contributed to the confrontation that led to the fatal push.
Super Metro has faced scrutiny before over safety concerns and chaotic operations. This latest tragedy has reignited public debate over passenger safety and the accountability of transport operators in Kenya.
Authorities are yet to release a statement confirming investigations, but police have reportedly been alerted, and families are pressing for swift action against the bus crew involved.
The incident has shocked local communities along the Kitengela–Namanga route, with many calling for stricter regulations and better enforcement of public transport safety measures.
As the investigation unfolds, the tragic death of Joseph Mureithi highlights ongoing challenges in Kenya’s matatu industry, including overcrowding, reckless driving, and lack of professional accountability.
Public outrage continues to grow, with residents demanding justice and stricter oversight to prevent similar tragedies from happening to other commuters.
Families of victims and passengers alike are urging transport operators to enforce discipline and ensure that no life is lost due to negligence and aggressive conduct on public buses.
This heartbreaking event serves as a grim reminder of the dangers commuters face daily and the urgent need for systemic reforms in Kenya’s public transport sector.
