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Reckless ‘Kawere’ bus driver’s license revoked


The driver who was filmed recklessly driving a bus christened ‘Kawere’ along the busy Nairobi-Nakuru Highway under a foggy weather on Tuesday has had his license revoked by the National Transport and Safety Board (NTSA).

NTSA has also summoned the officials of Rengcom Company to which the bus – registration number KCL 414C – belongs.

In statement dated August 31, 2018, NTSA identified the rogue bus driver as Hillary Shikouko Panyola whose Driving License Number is JQB159.

“Analysis of the vehicle’s speed record identified instances of speeding beyond the legal limit of 80kph for Public Service Vehicles… The Authority has also revoked the Driver’s Class A endorsement and PSV license,” NTSA said.

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The authority further said that the bus in question and all other vehicles belonging to Rengcom Company to will undergo Motor Vehicle Re-inspection to verify the functionality of their speed governors.

NTSA’s action comes in the wake of public outcry after a video of the speeding bus went viral on social media on Wednesday.

The video was filmed and shared by another motorist who was driving on the same highway.

The short video clip shows the bus overtaking dangerously and even forcing the motorist who filmed the clip off the road.