A viral video allegedly showing an Aga Khan Academy Nairobi school bus being driven recklessly in heavy traffic has shocked Kenyans online, triggering fresh concerns about child safety on Nairobi roads. The clip, widely shared on X, captures the yellow bus aggressively changing lanes and cutting off other vehicles while students are clearly visible inside.
The footage, believed to have been recorded during peak hours on a busy Nairobi road, shows the bus swerving between lanes, forcing motorists to brake abruptly to avoid collisions.
At several moments, the bus appears to miss other cars by inches, creating a tense scene that has left many viewers angry and worried.
What has intensified public reaction is the fact that the bus bears the branding of Aga Khan Academy Nairobi, a school widely respected for its academic excellence and strong emphasis on ethics, leadership, and responsibility. Many Kenyans online argue that such conduct sharply contradicts the values the institution is known to promote.
Parents and road users flooded social media with questions about how the driver was vetted, whether the bus was being monitored, and what safety protocols are in place for transporting students.
Some commenters demanded immediate action, including suspension of the driver and a public explanation from the school.
Kenya’s roads remain among the most dangerous in the region, with reckless driving, speeding, and poor lane discipline frequently blamed for fatal accidents.
School buses, in particular, are expected to observe stricter standards because they carry children.
That expectation is backed by regulations from the National Transport and Safety Authority, which requires disciplined driving, proper training, and strict adherence to traffic laws for school transport vehicles.
This incident has also revived memories of past cases where school buses and public service vehicles were caught on camera driving dangerously, often with little accountability afterward.
Critics say the difference this time is the involvement of a high-profile institution, which has amplified public scrutiny.
As of now, there has been no official statement confirming the circumstances surrounding the video, but pressure continues to mount for authorities to investigate and clarify what happened. For many Kenyans, the issue goes beyond one viral clip it touches on trust.
Parents hand over their children every morning believing those buses are safe. When that trust is shaken on camera, calls for transparency and swift action become impossible to ignore.
