The incident occurred in the city when traffic police officers stopped the bus as part of ongoing checks aimed at ensuring public service vehicles are roadworthy and that drivers are following traffic rules.
However, passengers onboard reacted angrily and openly refused to cooperate with the officers.
In a video that has since circulated widely on social media, passengers could be heard shouting at the officer, saying, “Hatushuki hata sisi tuko na kazi,” meaning they were unwilling to get off the bus because they were heading to work.
The incident has sparked a heated debate among Kenyans, with many calling for investigations into the conduct of both the passengers and the vehicle crew.
Some citizens have questioned why passengers would resist safety checks at a time when the country is mourning victims of recent deadly road accidents.
The uproar comes just days after a tragic road accident along Mombasa Road that claimed six lives.
The crash involved a 19-seater Toyota Hiace matatu, a Tameed bus travelling from Mombasa to Nairobi, and a lorry.
According to witnesses, the accident was horrific, with blood splattered across the road and some bodies trapped inside the wreckage of the matatu.
The incident happened only two days after the country ushered in the New Year, turning what should have been a period of celebration into one of mourning.
Road safety experts say many of these accidents could be prevented if drivers, vehicle owners, and passengers cooperated with law enforcement officers.
They note that issues such as speeding, poor vehicle maintenance, overloading, and driver fatigue continue to contribute to the high number of road accidents across the country.
Following the Nairobi incident, the Traffic Police Commander issued a strong warning to all drivers, especially those operating public service vehicles.
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