She is said to have left her house early morning on January 29, in Kariobangi South to head to Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital in Kasarani, Nairobi. According to her sister, Mildred had been on medication for ulcers and her blood pressure had also been a reason for concern.
Her 9-year-old son, however, was the one who made the family raise questions on the whereabouts of his mother, after he failed to attend school that day.
Mildred Odira’s switched-off phone prompted her sister Maureen to visit her home, where the guards at the gate informed her that they had called a taxi driver to help Mildred get to hospital on Tuesday morning.
According to the hospital records, the driver entered the hospital gates at 4.30am and left at 5.57am.
But according to hospital records, the driver entered the hospital gates at 4.30 am and left at 5.57 am, 1 hour 27 minutes later, which contradicted the duration he had given her family.
It then emerged that the driver spent only one minute in the hospital compound. CCTV footage shows the driver entering and immediately exiting without dropping anyone.
At Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital, administrators said they had no record of her being admitted to their facility.
This is just among the stories that put into question the safety of taxi services in Nairobi.
As we wait to see what will be done to curb these Killings and Insecurity cases, here are some of the security measures you can take as a Passenger :
- Always have a cab person you trust to pick you up at night. It might cost you more but it will be safer than using the random drivers who are recommended by apps.
- Always send your ETA or trip details to someone you trust especially at night.
- Do not use a car that does not match the car on the app and also confirm if the person in the picture is the same one who has arrived.
Which cab service is your favorite?