The driver of the tragic matatu, which transported CWA women from Subukia's Marian Shrine, has been remembered as a cheerful man, cherished by many passengers.
The victims, including the driver and women from St. Peters Gaitega of the Cathedral Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a, were heading home after participating in a National prayer meeting at Subukia's Marian Shrine on Friday evening.
The affectionate nickname for the driver was Manyeki, and according to various TikTok accounts, he was a well-known matatu driver along the lengthy Nyahururu-Nyeri highway.
Many expressed their grief for him, and his daughter, Shany Browny, used her TikTok account to mourn her father.
She shared a video of her late father on January 1st, joyfully celebrating with friends.
"Till we meet again daddy 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔" she wrote alongside the video and added, "Daddy, I love my dad," mourning with a selfie she had taken with him.
Condolences poured in from well-wishers. Some are below:
- daviem47: "My heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of your dad. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace 🕊️"
- wambu toto 254❤️: "May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to Mtn Sacco, my favorite sacco. Rest in peace Manyeki, very sad 😭😭😭 story."
- Charles Darwin: "May his soul rest in peace, and condolences to you and your family. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace 🕊️🕊️"
- user35430788337111: "Wooi Manyeki pale Thika last week."
- wanjiku🌹: "May his soul rest in peace."
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