This archive report was first published on 2 January 2020.
On Thursday afternoon, a pedestrian lost his life on Manyanja Road in Nairobi after being struck by a speeding matatu.
According to eyewitnesses, the pedestrian was crossing the road when the matatu, which was traveling at a high speed, hit him.
"He was crossing the road when the matatu hit him and he died on the spot," said Nathaniel Mwangi, a witness who witnessed the tragic incident.
Another witness, Brian Mose, reported hearing the matatu's horn before people started screaming in response to the accident.
Mr. Mose expressed concern that the area where the pedestrian was knocked down had become a notorious black spot, and he urged authorities to take action to prevent future accidents.
"This is not the first time this has happened, we request that more bumps are erected on the road. That may help," Mose said.
The accident caused significant congestion on the busy Outer Ring Road.
