A video has shown the moment a young man fell off a moving bus, popularly known as a ‘nganya,’ during its launch in Nairobi.
The viral clip captured the loud, graffiti-covered red minibus speeding and honking as it lit up a Nairobi street.
Some passengers clung to the sides of the vehicle, while others hung from the doors.
As the matatu driver attempted to pull a stunt, fiercely speeding the vehicle, one of them was sent flying and landed hard on the tarmac with a thud in a split second.
He lay motionless as crowds rushed to check on him and offer help.
Quickly after, the chanting and excitement died down as the matatu came to a sudden halt.
Upon realising the incident, bystanders quickly swung into action to check up on him and help.
His identity and health status are yet to be known.
Kenyans online had a lot to say on the incident.
Josh Kimani commented, “Hee ata kama ni excitement, Hii nayo inaweza kumaliza.”
Another user, 44 Springs, added, “Huyu naye kwani hajui kubambuka nganya.”
Jamrock Kanambo also said, “Mnaambiwa mlipe SHA (Social Health Authority) hamsikii.”
However, this is not the first accident linked to reckless stunts in the matatu industry, particularly the colourful, animated horn-blazing’nganyas’.
In July, a well-known matatu tout, popularly christened Mavela, was fatally run over by another matatu dubbed ‘Restoration’ at the Umoja stage.
Mavela worked for the famed red-and-white matatu ‘Opposite,’ a multiple Kenya One title winner.
Despite the crew’s efforts to rush him to hospital, he succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
In July, another viral video showed a matatu boldly emblazoned with the message: “Keep it iconic,” being driven recklessly around the City Hall roundabout in Nairobi.
The graffiti-covered minibus swerved violently and blared its horn, endangering everyone on board.
Passengers appeared to revel in the chaos, shouting, hanging out of windows, and cheering enthusiastically.
Many gripped the sides of the vehicle, and some dangled from the doors as the van leaned dangerously during the high-speed manoeuvres.