Super Metro Limited has addressed an incident where one of its buses was burnt between Juja Town and Juja City Mall along the Thika Superhighway on September 1, 2025.

In a statement, the Sacco confirmed that the bus, registration number KCZ358N, was burnt while travelling downhill at Juja.

Super Metro Limited said a tuk-tuk ahead of the bus attempted to change lanes, prompting a motorbike rider, who was overtaking at high speed, to swerve in an effort to avoid a collision.

Unfortunately, the rider struck a pavement, fell, and was fatally injured by the bus. The rider passed away at the scene.

Super Metro said the matter is currently under investigation by Juja Police Station, and it is fully cooperating with the authorities to ensure a thorough and transparent inquiry.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time. Super Metro remains committed to adhering to all regulatory requirements and supporting the ongoing investigation.

Preliminary reports indicate that the bus was set ablaze in Juja after it fatally knocked dead a bodaboda rider.

The incident happened on the afternoon of Monday, September 1.

Footages seen by The Kenya Times show that the bus was burnt beyond repair.

There was a group of onlookers as the bus burned down.

It remains unclear whether there were passengers aboard the bus at the time of the incident.

The incident caused a huge traffic buildup from Burudani area towards Juja Town. 

Motorists Association of Kenya Confirms Accident

The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has also confirmed the incident.

In a statement, the Association said the bus reportedly hit a boda boda rider.

“Said to have collided with a boda boda at Juja. Following for more information,” MAK said.

There were also photos showing the motorbike that the bodaboda rider was riding during the accident.

The motorbike was badly damaged, with some parts scattered on the road.

Some of the eyewitnesses who were reportedly at the scene also took to social media to ask for help moments before the incident.

They alleged that some unnamed people wanted to set the Super Metro on fire.

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City Shuttle Bus Burnt

This marks the second high-profile bus torching by boda boda operators in less than a month.

Boda boda riders burnt a City Shuttle bus on the morning of August 7, 2025, along Jogoo Road in Nairobi.

The riders torched the bus after it ran over a motorbike rider at the Jogoo Road–Outering interchange.

Reports indicate that the rider died on the spot, sparking anger among his colleagues, who in turn set the bus ablaze.

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Super Metro Bus Catches Fire

It also comes barley a month after another Super Metro bus caught fire.

The bus burnt on the evening of August 6, along Naivasha Road, Nairobi.

The bus was engulfed in an environment with buildings and fences.

It is unclear whether the bus was heading to Ngong Road, and the Sacco did not comment on the issue.

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