This archive report was first published on 5 October 2019.
On October 2, a driver was caught on camera speeding down Lang'ata road with a labouring woman in the backseat, prompting the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to investigate the incident.
According to NTSA, the driver was given permission to drive at a high speed despite the woman's condition, which was described as critical.
The woman was rushed to Mbagathi Hospital, where she was receiving emergency treatment due to her deteriorating condition.
NTSA has confirmed that the driver was given permission to drive at a high speed, despite the woman's critical condition, and has since exposed the driver's actions.
"We have confirmed that the driver was speeding with a labouring woman in the backseat, who was being rushed to Mbagathi Hospital due to her critical condition," NTSA said in a statement.
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for the driver to be held accountable for his actions.