Court Orders Police to Produce Driver of Killer ‘D’etat’ Matatu

A Nairobi court has ordered police to arrest and present a matatu driver accused of causing a fatal crash on Enterprise Road within 14 days.

Milimani Court magistrate Paul Mutai directed that Sammy Murigi, the driver of an Isuzu minibus operated by Risen Limited, be brought before the court to face charges of causing death by dangerous driving. Murigi faces three counts under Section 46 of the Traffic Act in connection with the deaths of Charles Wahome, Tamia Kalekye and Edwin Kago.

The charge sheet states that Murigi lost control of the minibus while negotiating the Enterprise Road roundabout opposite Kenya Commercial Bank on 3 June 2026. The vehicle hit a kerb, overturned and landed across the road. Wahome died at the scene, while Kalekye and Kago later died from their injuries.

The court order follows concerns from the victims' families and their lawyers over an alleged delay in bringing Murigi before the court. The lawyers have also accused police of mishandling key evidence in the case.

The case was further complicated after officers at Industrial Area Police Station released the matatu to its owner for refurbishment, despite the vehicle being relevant to the investigation. Lawyers representing the victims argued that releasing the vehicle was unlawful and interfered with the administration of justice.

The court's directive now requires police to ensure that Murigi is brought before the court within the specified 14-day period as the case proceeds.