The owner of the matatu that killed an NTV video editor early this month has been charged.

Stephen Kirumba Njoroge appeared before Magistrate Martha Nanzushi and denied three counts of not adhering several NTSA rules.

It is alleged that on March 7 this year at Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street junction, being the owner of motor vehicle KAR 516X he allowed the Nissan Matatu to be driven on a public road without insurance certificate this causing the death of Raphael Nzioki Mutuku who was crossing the road.

He was also charged with permitting his matatu to operate with some parts of the vehicle not meeting required standard. Some seatbelts were missing and the windscreen was broken.

He is also accused of failing to keep records of his driver who ran away after the accident and is yet to be apprehended.

Njoroge did not keep records of his driver's name,. Address and driving license as required by law.

He was released on a Sh 300,000 bond or an alternative cash bail of Sh 100,000.

The case will be mentioned on April 30.

The Star/ Annette Wambalwa