The driver, Donald Owuor Ndeda, appeared before the Milimani Magistrates Court to answer several traffic charges linked to the dramatic incident that took place on November 19, 2025, along Valley Road.
According to the police report, Ndeda was behind the wheel of an Isuzu minibus with the registration number KDQ 547R when officers flagged him down.
According to the police report, Ndeda was behind the wheel of an Isuzu minibus with the registration number KDQ 547R when officers flagged him down.
The court heard that instead of stopping as ordered, he sped off, forcing the officer to chase him on foot.
Videos of the incident quickly spread online, drawing mixed reactions from Kenyans who watched the confrontation with amusement and disbelief.
Prosecutors informed the court that Ndeda was accused of reckless driving for allegedly moving at a dangerous speed and putting other road users at risk.
Prosecutors informed the court that Ndeda was accused of reckless driving for allegedly moving at a dangerous speed and putting other road users at risk.
He was also accused of obstructing traffic by stopping at an unauthorized point to pick up passengers.
In addition, the driver was charged with failing to wear the mandatory public service vehicle uniform, an offence under Section 103A of the Traffic Act.
The court also noted that Ndeda had ignored clear verbal instructions from the officer, which amounted to failing to obey lawful orders.
The court also noted that Ndeda had ignored clear verbal instructions from the officer, which amounted to failing to obey lawful orders.
Another charge was added after he failed to appear in court on November 21 for a scheduled plea-taking session.
When asked to respond to the allegations, Ndeda admitted that he fled from the officer but insisted that his actions were not intentional.
When asked to respond to the allegations, Ndeda admitted that he fled from the officer but insisted that his actions were not intentional.
He told the court that he experienced a sudden and uncontrollable stomach problem, which made him panic.
According to him, stopping in that state would have been embarrassing, so he decided to rush to the nearest washroom.
After listening to the explanation and reviewing the charges, the magistrate imposed a total fine of Ksh 70,000.
After listening to the explanation and reviewing the charges, the magistrate imposed a total fine of Ksh 70,000.
The court reminded public service drivers to follow the law at all times, even during unexpected personal emergencies.
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