Student Dies After Allegedly Being Pushed From Moving Nicco Matatu

There is growing public anger after a high school student died days after he was allegedly pushed from a moving matatu belonging to Nicco Movers Sacco along the Nairobi-Thika route.

The student was receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) following the incident but was pronounced dead on Friday, June 6, 2026, in the afternoon.

According to reports, the incident involved a matatu with registration number KDV 713J. A video circulating on social media shows the student falling onto the road after he was allegedly pushed out of the moving vehicle. The matatu then continued with its journey.

The student was rescued by the driver of a private car who witnessed the incident. The driver reportedly rushed him to KNH and remained with him throughout his treatment until he passed away.

High School Student Dies After Being Pushed From Moving Matatu (Nicco Sacco)

The death has sparked widespread outrage, with many Kenyans demanding justice for the student and calling for the arrest of those involved.

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One social media user, Baba Lucky, expressed his sadness after news of the student’s death emerged.

“A student was pushed from a PSV belonging to Nicco Movers Sacco and has now died. Humanity has been thrown out of the window. Sad,” he wrote.

Another user, George Diano, claimed several passengers witnessed the incident but did not intervene.

“A high school student was thrown from Nicco Sacco matatu KDV 713J while 33 passengers watched silently. Nobody helped. Nobody spoke. He had exams to sit and a future ahead of him. Now he is gone,” he said.

Kenyans Demand Answers

Many Kenyans have questioned how such an incident could happen and are demanding action from both the authorities and the Sacco.

Segera Clinton accused the crew of causing the student’s death over what he claimed was a fare dispute.

“Nicco Sacco, it is time to explain how an innocent life was lost. We want justice,” he said.

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Popular social media influencer known as MJ also condemned the incident.

“Tumetoka kwa Super Metro sasa Nicco Sacco imechukua nafasi. A Nicco bus threw a student out of a moving vehicle. Shame on everyone who watched and did nothing,” he posted.

Similar Incident

The tragedy has revived concerns about passenger safety and the behaviour of some matatu crews.

In February this year, 25-year-old petrol station attendant Joseph Mureithi died after he was allegedly thrown from a moving Super Metro bus along the Kitengela-Namanga Highway. Reports indicated that he was later run over by the same vehicle.

Police arrested the driver and conductor in that case as investigations began.

The latest incident also comes just a day after five people were killed and at least 12 others injured when a matatu travelling from Nairobi CBD to Komarock overturned along Enterprise Road in the Industrial Area.

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