Gilbert Thuo Kimani, the passenger who fell out of a Super Metro bus and died, did not fight with the conductor.
Earlier reports alleged that the young man was pushed out after an altercation with the crew over a KSh 30 fare
His family dismissed allegations that her son lacked fare to pay as his M-pesa had more than enough money
The family of Gilbert Thuo Kimani, the man who died after allegedly being pushed out of a moving Super Metro bus, has refuted claims that he was involved in a fare dispute with the tout
Gilbert’s mother dismissed reports that her son lacked the money to pay the demanded fare, stating that he rarely carried cash and always had money in his mobile wallet.
Her statement contradicts earlier claims that Gilbert was thrown out of the moving vehicle after failing to pay an additional KSh 30 demanded by the tout.
Eyewitnesses claim that the dispute began when Gilbert boarded the Super Metro bus (registration number KDL 125N) en route to Kahawa Wendani.
The tout demanded Ksh 80, but he maintained that he only had Ksh 50, leading to a heated exchange that saw him thrown out. According to initial reports, the deceased man fell onto the tarmac and was run over by the same bus, dying on the spot.
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A preliminary postmortem report confirmed multiple fractures, including broken ribs, arms, and legs, as the cause of death. Gilbert’s mother insisted that her son always had money and preferred using his phone to pay rather than carrying cash.
“On the claims that he fought with the conductor over fare, I find it hard to believe because when we received his phone from the police, it had money,” she said.
Her sentiments validate an earlier explanation by Super Metro that the deceased passenger did not fight with a conductor.
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In the wake of public outrage, Super Metro reacted by suspending the crew of the matatu and promising to co-operate with the authorities.
The company reiterated that it values human life and does not condone reckless behaviour, which is why it sent the crew home to pave the way for investigations.
Super Metro also revealed that it was reinforcing strict safety protocols and training to prevent such tragedies in future. As investigations continue, Gilbert’s family is calling for a thorough probe to establishments the exact circumstances surrounding his death, urging authorities to ensure that justice