A woman is fighting for her life after she jumped out of a moving matatu near Kwa-Kithokoi market between Kambu and Mtito Andei along the busy Nairobi–Mombasa highway.
According to eyewitnesses, the middle-aged woman was seated at the back of the matatu, which was heading towards Mtito Andei.
Without warning, she opened the window and threw herself onto the tarmac. The sudden fall caused her to suffer injuries to her face and head.
Other passengers raised an alarm immediately after the incident. The driver stopped the vehicle, and concerned people at the scene rushed to help the woman. She was picked up and taken to a nearby hospital, where medical officers began treating her injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, including what may have prompted the woman to leave the moving vehicle.
No confirmed explanation has been given, and it is not known whether she had raised any concerns or shown signs of distress before the incident.
Police officers are following up on the matter to establish what happened inside the matatu moments before she jumped.
Officers will also seek to establish the woman’s movements and state of mind before the incident, although no motive has been confirmed.
Authorities have not indicated whether anyone else was involved or whether the incident followed an argument.
Police investigations are ongoing, and further details are expected once officers have gathered statements and established the circumstances.
For now, the reason behind the woman’s actions remains unknown as she continues receiving treatment.
The Kambu–Mtito Andei road is part of the busy Nairobi–Mombasa highway, an area that has previously experienced road accidents and security concerns.
This incident has raised concern about road safety and the wellbeing of passengers travelling on busy highways. People who may be struggling emotionally or facing difficult situations are urged to seek support.