Video of Angry Kenyan Passengers Beating Up Matatu Driver, Tout for Endangering Their Lives Goes Viral

A video of angry Kenyan passengers beating up a matatu crew for allegedly driving recklessly has gone viral on social media.

In the clip, some passengers are seen chasing and beating up the driver and conductor of a 14-seater matatu registration KCL 740B belonging to Lina Sacco.

The PSV was reportedly headed to Nairobi from Limuru when the incident happened.

One of the passengers is heard accusing the driver of endangering their lives by over speeding.

He poses: “Tumemkataza kukimbia, anataka kutuua kwa nini?” (Loosely translated to: “We have asked the driver to stop over speeding, why does he want to kill us?)

Angry passengers discipline rogue driver and his tout for driving recklessly, they were heading to Nairobi from Limuru. pic.twitter.com/tGMwthDycO

— Augustine Sang ?? (@Sang_254) April 7, 2019

Kenyans online have reacted to the footage, hailing the brave commuters for taking action against the rogue matatu crew.

@kiplangatlonary tweets:”Awwwww! Rare phenomenon to find Kenyans who have can take charge and not depend on bribe-taking boyscouts in blue…NO TO Reckless driving.”

@sirallens says: “The Kenya we want. WE ARE FIXING THIS COUNTRY.”

@BenjaminMasila1 writes: “Brave Kenyans, this should be replicated in all sectors, govt offices, corruption zones and all. Let’s fix our own country, the best way we know.”

@maureenmukhobe notes: “We should all be doing this to save lives..kudos to those passengers.”

@futurelegacy2 says: “Let’s retweet this as a warning to rogue drivers.”

@LucyLucynjoroge tweets: “Really love this, drivers you should see this.”