Adelle Omondi, a woman from Nairobi, reported a disturbing incident that occurred on March 26, 2025, while traveling on a Mash Poa bus to Mombasa. She claims that she was drugged, robbed, and possibly sexually assaulted during the journey, leading to public outrage and raising serious concerns about passenger safety in Kenyan public transport.
Adelle boarded the bus at 9 p.m. and took seat 37, next to a man who offered her a drink. She declined his offer and chose to drink her own water instead. Shortly after, she began to feel dizzy and fell into an unusual sleep. When she woke up at 4 a.m. in a hospital in Voi, she discovered that her money, phone, and underwear were missing, even though she had been wearing them when she boarded the bus. Adelle suspects that her seatmate may have drugged her, stolen her belongings, and possibly assaulted her, although medical tests conducted were inconclusive.
The Mash Poa Bus Company has been uncooperative, refusing to disclose the identity of the man, share CCTV footage, or provide the bus manifest, citing privacy concerns. Adelle reported the incident to the Mombasa Central Police Station, but as of April 20, 2025, the investigation has stalled and no arrests have been made.
By Nairobi