Police ask for testimonies in case of girl pushed from matatu

The Zamzam Sacco bus from which Doreen Mwiti was pushed on Thika Superhighway on June 13 /COURTESY
The Zamzam Sacco bus from which Doreen Mwiti was pushed on Thika Superhighway on June 13 /COURTESY

Police have appealed for information on the death of a college student who was allegedly thrown out of a moving bus on Thika Superhighway.

Doreen Mwiti attended Nairobi Institute of Business Studies.

She was reportedly pushed from a bus belonging to Zamzam Sacco on June 14.

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Police have asked witnesses to voluntarily give their accounts for the prosecution of the matatu crew.

The suspects are being held

at Kasarani police station.

"We will handle the case with care," Nairobi police boss Joseph ole Tito said.

The girl's relatives have, however, accused police of a cover-up.

They dismissed claims that she was knocked down while crossing the road.

Peter Kamau, who rushed Mwiti to Neema Uhai Hospital, said he had been threatened and told to stay away from the case.

Kasarani police boss Robinson Mboloi assured the culprits will be punished.

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