A Nairobi cab driver whose painful ordeal was captured in viral videos has finally spoken out, sharing his side of a shocking assault that has stirred national outrage and renewed debate about justice, safety, and accountability in Kenya.
The incident happened outside the popular Black Samurai nightclub in Nairobi. What started as a normal work night quickly turned into a nightmare that the driver says he will never forget.
According to the cab driver, he had already picked up a male client who was seated in the back of the car and waiting for a friend so the trip could begin. As they waited, a group of four women suddenly approached the vehicle.
Without asking or booking the cab, the women opened the car doors and attempted to force themselves inside, even though the driver already had a client.
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“The client was already seated in the car waiting for his friend so that I start the trip. The girls walked up to us and opened the front door, and one girl proceeded to sit. They demanded that my original client find another vehicle because they were many and my vehicle was big enough for them. I told them that it wasn’t possible since I already had a client,” the driver explained.
He says his refusal angered the women almost immediately. Their behavior changed fast, and the situation spiraled out of control.
The driver revealed that one of the women ran to the back of the car and violently pulled off the rear wiper, while others began shouting and banging on the vehicle.
“They were not even my clients. They didn’t even order my cab. They beat me up so badly. Some attempted to force themselves into the car using the windows while another one grabbed my phone by force,” he said.
As tensions rose, the women reportedly began damaging the vehicle. The side mirrors were broken, the body was dented, and the driver was physically attacked as he tried to protect himself and his car.
Videos recorded by bystanders later surfaced online, showing the women attacking the cab driver as he pleaded for calm. The footage quickly went viral, sparking anger and disbelief across social media.
Despite the chaos, the driver says he tried to stop the situation from escalating further. He claims that several men nearby wanted to retaliate and beat the women, but he stopped them.
“Many people wanted to beat them, but I told them not to. If something bad happened, the problem would fall on me,” he said.
Eventually, a concerned man went to call the police. Officers arrived at the scene and arrested the women involved in the assault.
The cab driver later went to report the matter officially. The following morning, he was taken by a female officer from Kilimani Police Station to the gender office to provide evidence.
“I told them that I didn’t have it; I didn’t know people had taken these videos,” he explained.
To his shock, the driver says he was later forced to withdraw the case due to what police described as a lack of evidence.
“They said they cannot keep holding the women in the cells and they needed to free them. I had to withdraw the case as directed since I didn’t have evidence of the assault,” he lamented.
The decision left him devastated. Due to injuries and damage to his vehicle, the driver says he has been unable to work, cutting off his only source of income.
Standing beside the driver, Nairobi County Communications Executive Geoffrey Mosisria publicly vowed to help him seek justice.
“I call upon the Inspector General of Police and the Kilimani OCS to intervene and ensure that this man gets justice,” Mosisria said.
As the videos continued to circulate online, public pressure grew. Thousands of Kenyans expressed outrage, calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the women involved.
Several government leaders also joined the calls for accountability. In a statement released on December 23, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Gender Affairs, Anne Wang’ombe, strongly condemned the assault.
“We are profoundly disturbed by the viral video depicting several women assaulting a taxi driver and allegedly refusing to pay for services rendered. Such conduct is utterly unacceptable and violates the standards of a civil society,” she wrote.
The Principal Secretary further assured the public that action would be taken against those involved.
“Those responsible must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” she announced.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko also reacted angrily to the incident, describing it as deeply disturbing.
“Why would anyone insult and assault a cab driver who safely took them home after sherehe? This is completely unacceptable and deeply disturbing,” Sonko said.
He added, “No disagreement whatsoever should ever escalate into violence, abuse, or the destruction of someone’s livelihood.”
For many Kenyans, the incident has become more than just a viral video. It has raised serious questions about justice, gender-based violence in all forms, and how ordinary workers are protected under the law.
As investigations continue and pressure mounts on authorities, the cab driver says all he wants is fairness, accountability, and the chance to rebuild his life after a night that changed everything.
