Nithi River accident: Kenya pays dearly for abandoning Michuki Rules

The Mombasa-bound Modern Coast bus was from Meru town. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

The Sunday accident where a bus belonging to the Modern Coast services plunged into River Nithi along the Meru - Mombasa highway has brought back memories of the many incidents that saw the stringent Muchuki Rules introduced to enhance safety on the roads.

In June 2022, the door of a Kileleshwa-bound matatu fell off as it left the Nairobi city centre along Latema Road. Passengers in the 14-seater matatu were forced to board another one as the faulty vehicle was taken to a garage along Kirinyaga road.