A woman from Nairobi is seeking justice after she was allegedly drugged and robbed while traveling to Mombasa by bus. The incident, which occurred on April 19, 2025, has left the victim, Adelle Omondi, in a state of confusion and distress, as she believes that she was taken advantage of while unconscious, but has no clear answers about what happened.
Omondi, a loctician by profession, was traveling on a long-distance bus when she claims that the passenger seated next to her on seat 38 was involved in drugging her. She recounted waking up in a hospital in Mombasa with some of her private clothes missing. This situation has raised several alarming questions in her mind. “I need an explanation of how I woke up in hospital without my private clothes on yet I had them when boarding that bus,” she said, expressing her shock and frustration. She added, “At this point, I don’t know if I was raped while drugged or not. I am losing it because I don’t have answers and all I’m getting from the company is, ‘we don’t know.’”
Omondi’s quest for justice has not been easy. She reached out to the bus company for the details of the passenger who was seated next to her, hoping it would help identify the perpetrator. However, her request was denied. The bus company’s refusal to cooperate has further compounded her distress and left her questioning the integrity of those who are supposed to protect passengers on long-distance journeys.
When she arrived at the hospital, she faced further roadblocks. The hospital refused to open a file for her case, dismissing her complaints and instead advising her to move on, suggesting that such incidents happen frequently and that there was little that could be done. This dismissive attitude from both the hospital staff and the police has only deepened Omondi’s sense of helplessness.
Despite these obstacles, Omondi has made it clear that she will not be silenced and will continue to pursue justice. “Nothing will stop me from seeking justice,” she stated firmly, expressing her determination to get answers, even if the system appears to be failing her.
Her story has resonated with many people online, some of whom have shared similar experiences. This has sparked an ongoing conversation about the safety of passengers traveling by long-distance buses in Kenya. Many have expressed outrage at the way the bus company and the hospital have handled the case, with some even suggesting that the victim consider legal action against the company for their lack of cooperation.
One online commentator, Rehamz Zeddar, wrote, “This is insane! A crime was committed and they are refusing to give up the name? I don’t know law matters but start with suing them.” Others, like Aisha Marlon, questioned the ease with which such crimes could occur, especially in a country where digital payment methods like M-Pesa make it easier to trace transactions. Marlon remarked, “So these days people board long distance buses like matatu! How did that passenger pay for that ticket! Kenya police…Please don’t make us teach you how to do your jobs!”
The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and security of public transport in Kenya. Long-distance buses, which are a common mode of travel for many, are now being questioned as safe environments for passengers. This case has ignited a broader conversation about the need for stricter regulations and better enforcement of security measures within the public transport sector. Passengers, like Omondi, who entrust their safety to bus companies, are now left wondering whether such acts of violence will continue to go unchecked.
