
14/03/2025
The story of the man, Gilbert, who was pushed from Super Metro resonates with me sana. I remember, I was working sides za Lavington and on this particular day, I had a bad day at the office to make matters worse while I was walking to the stage next to Lavington Mall, my phone fell down and cracked. I didn't have any cash apart from Ksh. 20 and M-pesa in which I knew I would make the payment. They say when it rains, it pours. And that day, "it poured on me"
I entered the matatu and I got a back seat since it was already full, seating at the back was somehow a blessing in disguise. The vehicle started moving and the tout started collecting fare. "Sema simu kukata kufunction", My phone could not scroll due to the crack, I couldn't access M-pesa. Wueeh, the tout started throwing words, I tried to explain myself but wapi! I showed him the phone and he just couldn't understand.
Luckily, a lady seated infront of me, took her money and paid the fare. She went further and gave Ksh. 200 for me to reach home saying I am like her daughter. At this stage, tears started flowing uncontrollably, I kept silent until I gained composure.
I asked the lady to give me her contacts so that I can repay her when I reach home and she refused saying I need not to repay her.
I was lucky, I met someone willing to pay my fare. Nowadays, if someone finds themselves in the situation I was in, I would not hesitate to pay for them irregardless.
Let humanity play it course. May we learn to extend Grace, kindness and mercy to fellow human beings whether related or not.
Condolences to the family of Gilbert and may justice prevail.