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Promise of justice as police investigate rogue tout who beat passengers

Kenyans can now show relief after Nairobi police commander Joseph ole Tito said that the Directorate of Criminal Investigation will open investigations into the conduct of a tout accused of assaulting passengers at a bus station in Nairobi.

This is after an outcry that the tout, Felix Mwingirwa, is enjoying protection from the police and a Sacco at the Tea Room stage. Mwingirwa, who is an official of the Meru Matatu Sacco first caught the attention of many when he assaulted a passenger for not choosing a different shuttle.

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