Mosiria warns matatu drivers after bus plunges into river
Nairobi’s Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, has warned matatu and bus drivers against reckless driving after a grisly accident on Tuesday evening left more than 30 passengers injured.
Through a post on X on October 7, 2025, Mosiria said the tragic crash along Waiyaki Way could have been avoided if drivers prioritised safety.
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Mosiria warns drivers
He said he received a distress call from a person in the Waruku area reporting that a bus had plunged into a river, trapping and injuring dozens of passengers.
“This evening, I received a distress call from a person in the Waruku area reporting a serious road accident where a bus had plunged into a river, leaving many victims trapped and injured.
“The caller requested my help in dispatching county ambulances, as the situation was dire,” Mosiria said.
He confirmed that the County Emergency Ambulance team responded immediately and that he personally visited the scene. “It was heartbreaking,” he added.
Police said the accident occurred around 5:30 pm when a 33-seater bus veered off the road and plunged into the river at Waruku, off Waiyaki Way.
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Passengers sustain injuries
The victims sustained multiple injuries and were rushed to Riverside Medical Centre for treatment.
Images from the scene showed rescuers, police officers, and residents working frantically to save passengers trapped inside the partially submerged vehicle.
Some victims were seen lying along the riverbank as emergency teams provided first aid.
Mosiria urged all drivers to exercise caution on the roads to prevent similar tragedies.
“I call upon all drivers to be extremely cautious on our roads. Let us prioritise safety and avoid speeding or reckless driving to prevent such tragic incidents. Every life matters,” he said.
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai also appealed to the Kenya Red Cross Society and St. John Ambulance to assist with rescue efforts.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, while police have intensified operations targeting reckless drivers.
According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), more than 4,000 people die annually in road accidents across the country, with human error and speeding being the leading causes.
