An ENA Coach driver has won hearts across Kenya after halting a late-night journey from Nairobi to attend to an elderly passenger who had fallen ill, with fellow travellers choosing to wait rather than push on without him.
The incident, shared online by a passenger who witnessed it firsthand, unfolded during an overnight trip when one of those on board began showing signs of serious illness.
The elderly man reportedly told those around him that he had eaten at a police pass-out ceremony the previous day and believed he had suffered food poisoning as a result.
Driver’s Act of Kindness Wins Praise
Rather than press ahead with the rest of the passengers, the driver made the decision to pull over at a chemist in Maai Mahiu.
He personally accompanied the elderly man inside, where the patient received an injection and a course of medication before being cleared to travel.
The passenger who shared the account described being struck not only by the driver’s decision to stop, but by his general conduct throughout the journey.
“What stood out to me was not just what he did for the sick passenger, but also how friendly and respectful he was to everyone on board,” the witness wrote.
He went on to note that drivers are often spoken about only when something goes wrong, arguing that moments of genuine care deserve equal recognition.
Other ENA Coach Drivers Draw Similar Praise
The post opened a wider conversation about the character of ENA Coach drivers, with several people coming forward to share their own experiences.
Paul Rose wrote:
“Mimi huyo driver aliwai nipeleka lunch nilipokuwa mgeni wa kusafiri Jiji…sitaisahau hiyo kuku choma na soda … Na tena mwisho akahakikisha nimekujiwa stage na the right person. Nilikuwa mshamba walai n that’s my first n last time stepping that city.”
Brian Mato reflected on what the driver’s behaviour said about his character:
“Character is inborn, schools might teach but one has to be generally good to be able to apply such humanity out here.”
Busari Emma shared a separate account:
“One of the ENA coach drivers helped me recover my phone after 1 of the passengers stole from me, He acted like my father would.”
Sharon Bibs recalled a similar experience of her own:
“The same happened to some yrs back when my chest started wheezing terribly, and the ENA driver drove very fast to the nearest chemist near Narok. My breathing system was bad, but I really thank the driver and the passengers I was with. Kuna watu kind in this world. They waited for my injection until my chest was ok. Flowers to those drivers who listen to the passengers.”
For many Kenyans reading the post, the story served as a timely reminder that compassion on the road is not as rare as it might sometimes seem.
