Senator Orwoba questions the state regarding passenger safety in public service vehicles

Parliament Buildings 
Tuesday, 13th May, 2025

Senator Gloria Orwoba has sought a statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on a matter of national concern, namely, the safety of passengers in Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) across the country.

She stated that PSVs are an essential component of Kenya's transport system, relied upon daily by millions of citizens. However, increasing cases of insecurity including incidents of assault, gender based harassment, reckless driving and poor regulation have raised serious concerns about passenger safety and the effectiveness of oversight mechanisms.

"A particularly alarming case involved Ms. Adelle Omondi, who on 14th April 2025, was allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted and robbed while travelling aboard a Mash Poa bus from Nairobi to Mombasa. She was later found disoriented at Coast General Hospital, having lost her belongings. This incident highlights systemic lapses in passenger protection, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women." revealed the Senator.

In the Statement, the Committee should address the current state of passenger safety and security in Public Service Vehicles across the country, including data on incidences reported from January 2025 to date.

The lawmaker has also requested the Committee to report on the measures in place by regulatory agencies, including NTSA, to improve accountability and safety standards within the PSV sector.

The Committee is also expected to state the specific actions taken by NTSA and other relevant authorities regarding the incident involving Ms. Adelle Omondi, including investigations, enforcement actions and support provided to the victim.