A bus company whose fleet ply between Thika and Nairobi has accepted responsibility after a Kiambu woman had her foot crushed by one of its buses on Wednesday while evading traffic officers at Kahawa Sukari.
Neo Kenya Mpya Limited through a press statement announced on Friday that it will take up all financial expenses incurred by the woman who has since had her crushed foot amputated.
"We have a comprehensive insurance cover and as such, we have reported to our insurer - Directline Insurance to ensure that first and foremost, the financial hardship is catered to on behalf of the victim and her family," the statement reads in parts.
It adds: "We would like to have her situation lightened as much as possible from the burden that will arise in her life even though we accept we are the cause of the tough period in her life."
The move comes after the company came under sharp criticism by social media users following the accident and wide sharing of the bus's numberplate (KCN 587S].
The company adds that the incident has since been reported at Kahawa Sukari Police Station and the 'errant' bus grounded.
The unidentified woman was rushed by well-wishers to Neema Uhai Hospital in Ruaraka, where doctors advised she be taken to Kenyatta Hospital for further treatment.
A few years ago, the entire Kenya Mpya fleet was grounded for over a week by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) due to what the government agency termed as frequent contravention of traffic rules by the company buses.