The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a stern warning over a viral video showing a female matatu conductor dancing on the open door of a moving vehicle, describing the behaviour as extremely dangerous and potentially fatal.
In a statement shared on X, the road safety regulator cautioned that the stunt put not only the conductor’s life at risk but also endangered other road users.
“This may look cool and entertaining to some people, but this is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. One wrong move and someone can easily lose an arm, a leg or even their life after being hit by a passing vehicle or after falling off,” NTSA said.
“To the LADY: Your life is worth far more than a few seconds of social media clout.”
?This may look cool and entertaining to some people but this is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
?One wrong move and someone can easily lose an arm, a leg or even their life after being hit by a passing vehicle or after falling off.
❌To the LADY : Your life is worth far more than a few… https://t.co/3Ahnh8RGT6— NTSA KENYA (@ntsa_kenya) January 19, 2026
NTSA also directed its warning at the matatu driver, stressing that it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure all passengers and crew remain safely inside the vehicle and that doors are properly secured at all times.
“To the driver: It is your responsibility to ensure all passengers remain safely inside the vehicle and that the doors are properly secured at all times. We will make a follow-up with the Sacco and update the public on the action taken. #UsalamaBarabarani,” the authority added.
The agency further announced plans to engage the relevant transport Sacco, promising to brief the public on any disciplinary action taken against those involved.
The warning follows widespread online reactions after the video circulated on social media.
In the clip, a young woman wearing a short skirt and an orange sweater is seen dancing and twerking while clinging to the door of a moving matatu.
At several points, she steps out of the vehicle before jumping back in, drawing cheers from some passengers.
The footage sparked mixed reactions from Kenyans online, with some criticising the unsafe conduct and others calling for consistent enforcement of the law.
Truth Meter wrote on X: “Focus on banning Saccos with high rates of lawlessness and nurture good ones through support and training. Also, restructure the PSV driving curriculum to include customer relations training for crews.”
Another user, West Africa Chris, urged equal application of the law, saying: “We have seen male touts do such things and they were arrested without hesitation. Kindly proceed and arrest the lady too. The law is the law and applies to both genders.”
