Restoration: Video of Embakasi Matatu That Ran Over Mavela Being Recklessly Driven Resurfaces
- New details have emerged on the matatu involved in the tragic accident that claimed Mavela’s life
- A witness recounted to TUKO.co.ke the circumstances of the accident, and what happened immediately after
- The tragedy has reignited debate over road safety, after an earlier video resurfaced showing the matatu being driven recklessly
Details of the matatu that ran over the much-loved Umoja tout Mavela have surfaced.
Source: Facebook
The matatu community was plunged into mourning the loss of Mavela, a well-known conductor who was part of the crew behind the iconic red and white PSV, Opposite.
Operating along the Umoja route, Opposite is celebrated for winning the Kenya One title three times.
Mavela tragically lost his life on Friday, July 18, after being run over by another matatu at the Umoja stage.
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Which Embakasi matatu ran over Mavela?
Sources told TUKO.co.ke that the matatu in question is Restoration, operating along the Embakasi route.
Benson Kungu, who witnessed the incident, said that it was an accident, and the crew tried their best to save Mavela’s life.
“The matatu rushed him to Kenyatta National Hospital, but he sadly lost his life,” he said.
Mavela’s death once again cast a light on an industry unable to shed its reputation for recklessness.
Was Embakasi's Restoration recklessly driven?
A previous video of Restoration, which features images of Christ being recklessly driven, has resurfaced.
The video showed the matatu driver performing a risky stunt while cruising down a city road, prompting concern among Kenyans online.
The clip captures the driver, dressed in a football jersey and military-style cap, letting go of the steering wheel as loud dancehall music plays, with two passengers visibly enjoying the moment.
Although the customised Embakasi-route matatu maintained its lane, many netizens expressed alarm over the potential danger of such reckless behaviour.
TUKO.co.ke established that the driver behind the wheel at the time was Ostoh, who currently drives George Ruto’s Money Fest matatu.
Kenyans had mixed reactions, with some recalling seeing the matatu hours before the accident.
Vincent Ouma:
“I wish people knew about the true story of this matatu owner.”
Ras Georges:
“It passed along Kirinyaga Road outside my shop as I was closing at 5:40 pm. So it killed someone?”
Shemian Blessed:
“If it were a private vehicle that caused the accident, they would have burned it.”
Imende Benjamin:
“I can never board Restoration, even for free.”
Photos of Mavela
Source: Facebook
TUKO.co.ke compiled photos of Mavela, as matatu lovers were left stunned by his sudden death.
Some recalled seeing him just hours before the tragic accident.
One claimed to have spotted him at the OTC stage around 5pm, while another said their last sighting was at 10pm.
A Facebook user, Elvis Makutsa, shared screenshots of his final WhatsApp chat with Mavela, who had asked him to send a video from the recent protests.
Makutsa also posted a clip of them together, admitting the loss was painful.
Meanwhile, George’s matatu, Mood, paid tribute to Mavela on its official page, expressing condolences to the Umoja crew and his loved ones.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
