Super Metro sorry for passenger killed in melee
Super Metro Limited has expressed sorrow over the death of 25-year-old petrol attendant Joseph Mureithi, who was allegedly ejected from one of its matatus along the Kitengela-Namanga Highway on February 24, 2026.
The company confirmed that the bus (registration KDK 060H) was travelling from Kitengela to Nairobi with 32 passengers on board when the incident occurred around 11pm.
The driver and conductor are currently in police custody, while the vehicle is held at Athi River Police Station.
In a statement, Super Metro said: "We received the heartbreaking news of the death of a passenger in one of our vehicles with deep sorrow and regret. No passenger should ever lose their life while simply seeking transport. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement and NTSA as they conduct a thorough investigation."
The Sacco added that it is conducting an internal review to determine whether any company policies or procedures were implicated, and urged anyone with relevant information to contact authorities.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and police continue to investigate the circumstances that led to Mureithi’s death, focusing on both crew conduct and vehicle safety measures.
Super Metro also highlighted previous improvements in its operations, including more professional conduct by crews and visible efforts to serve passengers safely, stressing that the incident may have involved only the staff directly implicated.
"While emotions are understandably high, it is important to distinguish between individual misconduct and institutional responsibility," the statement noted, emphasizing fairness and thoroughness in the investigation.
The tragic death has reignited debates over matatu safety on Nairobi’s highways, with passengers and transport watchdogs calling for stricter monitoring of conduct, vehicle maintenance, and adherence to seating capacities.
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