This archive report was first published on 9 July 2020.
On Tuesday morning, a dramatic incident unfolded in Kayole, Nairobi, when a city-based matatu tout, Mr. Dickson Maina, fell from the rooftop of a four-storey building while trying to escape an attack by a baboon.
According to eyewitness accounts, Maina had been alerted by the wails and shouts of area residents, prompting him to climb to the top of the building to investigate.
As he approached the rooftop, the baboon charged at him, leaving Maina with no option but to try and escape, resulting in his fall to the ground.
Fortunately, Maina was saved by an iron sheet fence, which broke his fall and prevented more severe injuries.
Speaking to the media, Maina recounted the incident, saying, "I was at Arrow Web Hospital in Kayole and was alerted by the wails and I decided to climb to the top of the building and find out what was happening."
