In a statement released on Monday, December 23, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Gender Affairs, Anne Wang’ombe, described the incident as disturbing and unacceptable in a civil society.
“We are deeply troubled by the video circulating online showing several women allegedly assaulting a taxi driver and refusing to pay for services offered,” Wang’ombe said.
“Such behaviour is wrong and goes against the values we uphold as a society.”
The video, which has been widely shared across different social media platforms, shows a group of women confronting and attacking a taxi driver who had reportedly been hired through an online booking platform.
The video, which has been widely shared across different social media platforms, shows a group of women confronting and attacking a taxi driver who had reportedly been hired through an online booking platform.
According to reports, the confrontation occurred after the driver dropped the women at their destination in Nairobi.
Witness accounts indicate that a disagreement arose when the women allegedly declined to pay the agreed fare. The situation quickly escalated, with the driver seen trying to defend himself as the women attacked him.
PS Wang’ombe condemned the act of violence, stating that no disagreement, including over money, justifies physical assault.
“The State Department for Gender unequivocally condemns this act,” she said, adding that those involved must be held accountable under the law.
She further announced that the ministry would work closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure that justice is served.
“Those responsible must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” Wang’ombe stated.
Following the public reaction to the incident, the Principal Secretary urged the affected driver to reach out to the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services for support.
Witness accounts indicate that a disagreement arose when the women allegedly declined to pay the agreed fare. The situation quickly escalated, with the driver seen trying to defend himself as the women attacked him.
PS Wang’ombe condemned the act of violence, stating that no disagreement, including over money, justifies physical assault.
“The State Department for Gender unequivocally condemns this act,” she said, adding that those involved must be held accountable under the law.
She further announced that the ministry would work closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure that justice is served.
“Those responsible must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” Wang’ombe stated.
Following the public reaction to the incident, the Principal Secretary urged the affected driver to reach out to the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services for support.
She noted that the government is committed to protecting all citizens from violence, regardless of gender or occupation.
Wang’ombe also appealed to members of the public who may have information about the incident or the identities of those involved to assist investigations.
Wang’ombe also appealed to members of the public who may have information about the incident or the identities of those involved to assist investigations.
She encouraged them to contact the State Department through its toll-free helpline 1195 or by sending direct messages to the ministry’s official platforms.
The incident has triggered a heated debate online, with many Kenyans condemning the assault and calling for fair treatment of taxi and ride-hailing drivers, who often face disputes with clients over fares and service terms.
Meanwhile, new reports indicate that the women accused of assaulting the driver were briefly detained by police following the incident.
The incident has triggered a heated debate online, with many Kenyans condemning the assault and calling for fair treatment of taxi and ride-hailing drivers, who often face disputes with clients over fares and service terms.
Meanwhile, new reports indicate that the women accused of assaulting the driver were briefly detained by police following the incident.
However, they were later released after the driver reportedly withdrew the case, allegedly citing lack of sufficient evidence.
The development has raised further concerns among members of the public, with some questioning whether victims of assault receive adequate protection and justice.
Human rights activists have since called for stronger enforcement of laws against assault and better mechanisms to protect workers in the transport sector.
The development has raised further concerns among members of the public, with some questioning whether victims of assault receive adequate protection and justice.
Human rights activists have since called for stronger enforcement of laws against assault and better mechanisms to protect workers in the transport sector.
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