Matatu driver denied bail over 'Manyoka' stint that killed 3 in Enterprise Road crash

Sammy Murigi Maina will remain in custody until key prosecution witnesses testify after Magistrate Paul Mutai ruled that the prosecution had demonstrated compelling reasons to deny him bail at this stage of the proceedings.

The court, however, ordered that Maina be taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Maina was arrested nearly two months after the June 3, 2026 crash and subsequently appeared before the court to face multiple traffic-related charges.

He is charged with three counts of causing death by dangerous driving, contrary to Section 46 of the Traffic Act, Cap 403 of the Laws of Kenya.

The prosecution alleges that Maina was driving an Isuzu minibus, registration number KDU 887C, operated by Risen Sacco, along Enterprise Road near KCB Bank at about 8pm when the crash occurred.