The government has condemned an incident showing women allegedly assaulting a taxi driver in a viral video circulating on social media.
In a social media statement on December 23, the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Gender Affairs, Anne Wang'ombe, condemned the conduct of the women involved, saying that such actions violate the standards of a civil society.
“We are profoundly disturbed by the viral video depicting several women assaulting a taxi driver and allegedly refusing to pay for services rendered. Such conduct is utterly unacceptable and violates the standards of a civil society,” the PS wrote.
The PS condemned the acts of assault against the taxi driver who was seen being attacked by the women in the video.
“The State Department for Gender condemns this act of assault unequivocally,” PS Anne Wang'ombe stated.
The Principal Secretary has announced that the ministry will take action against the individuals involved in the incident and ensure that they are held accountable for their actions.
"Those responsible must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law," The PS announced.
The video shows a group of women reportedly attacking a taxi driver whom they had reportedly booked online.
Reports say that upon arrival at their destination, the group of women refused to pay the driver and, as seen in the video, the women attacked the driver, who is seen trying to defend himself.
The incident has sparked reactions on social media, prompting the Principal Secretary to address the matter.
PS Wangombe has now asked the driver to reach out to the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services for support.
The PS has also urged members of the public with information regarding the incident or identities of those involved to contact the State Department through the toll-free helpline at 1195 or via direct message.
New reports have emerged showing that the accused women were detained immediately after the incident but were later released after the driver withdrew the case, allegedly for lack of evidence.
