Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has placed the spotlight on corporate responsibility in public transport, calling on Mash Poa bus company to provide a detailed account of how its staff responded to a recent incident involving the alleged drugging, robbery, and sexual assault of a female passenger.
In a formal letter dated April 21 and addressed to the company’s management, Orwoba demanded the submission of a comprehensive incident report by close of business Tuesday, April 22. Her demand signals a push for greater accountability from private transport operators amid rising concerns over passenger safety.
“Given the gravity of the situation, I urge you to prioritise this matter and provide a full incident report detailing the events as they transpired, including any actions taken by your staff and management in response to the incident,” she stated.
The alleged incident, which reportedly occurred last week aboard a Mash Poa bus headed to Mombasa, has triggered national outrage and renewed scrutiny over safety measures for women in transit. Orwoba emphasized that swift action from the bus company was not only necessary for transparency but essential in ensuring justice for the survivor.
“Please submit the requested report to my attention by the close of business on Tuesday, 22nd April. I trust that you will treat this request with the urgency and seriousness it demands. I look forward to your swift response,” she added.
The Senator said that such incidents raise “serious concerns” over the safety of passengers and should serve as a wake-up call for the entire industry. She called for improved safety protocols, staff training, and stronger monitoring systems within transport companies to protect vulnerable travelers, especially women.
Orwoba’s call adds to growing demands for structured reforms in long-distance public transport, where cases of in-transit crime often go unreported or inadequately addressed. Her move is being seen as part of a broader effort to push private sector actors into adopting more transparent and victim-sensitive responses.
