Benson Kana, the driver of Rongai's Audiophile matatu, with his makanga Telvin Mburu, have shared gems of wisdom with their colleagues after visiting a lady they saved in the hospital.

On April 5, the matatu crew of Benson and conductor Telvo was stunned after learning that Viola Nekesa was having breathing problems and was in distress.

Instead of just continuing with the journey or dropping her to an unknown fate, they graciously diverted mid-route to Nairobi West Hospital. They also stayed with her until she was stabilised and taken to another hospital.

In another touching gesture, the two later visited Nekesa in the hospital again.

"We had to reverse because we had already passed the hospital," said Telvo.

"Kindness costs nothing, if we hadn't been kind we would have lost her," he added .

@Ruto654:

"Finally our two Kenyan heros are here with us. Thanks to both of you for your act of kindness. We don't know you but we can hear and see what you did.Next time Kenyan heros are recognised by the government, we kindly request these two guys to be there for their act of kindness which led to saving someone life.. Excellent service!"

@wamzy1110:

"Thank you so much dereva na conductor ya hiyo matatu. Be blessed for your kindness and concern🎉."

@RoseKaibunga:

"The driver and the conductor look so handsome. They are the heroes today."

@mercyserem1821:

"This are reall Kenyan leaders existing now in our country kenya,may God bless and keep you! Bravo 💪💪💪👏👏👏👍. Respect!"

@annewanjiru818:

"This is commendable. Thank you gentlemen for this act of compassion. While some are throwing out passengers for lacking 30/- others are reversing their Nganya to assist transport an ailing passenger. God bless that matatu crew."

In another story, a driver of a Prestige Shuttle acted swiftly to save the life of a woman who fell sick right before his eyes. The woman fell sick during the journey to Kitale.

William Mutua Kanzwii was on his way from Nairobi when he heard the plight of the woman, and that is when he made the fast decision to divert to the famous Lari Level 4 hospital

Netizens were impressed by the driver's actions, and some appreciated him with some cash.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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Susan Mwenesi (Human-Interest editor) Susan Mwenesi is a Human Interest editor. She studied Journalism and Public Relations at TU-K, participated in HIV/AIDS Reporting Camp, and International Center for Journalists Early Childhood Development Reporting. Over the last 10 years, Susan has worked at K24, Baraka FM, Health Media, TechMoran.co.ke. She is a Bloomberg Media Initiative, National Geographic, International Centre for Journalists, KICTANet, AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications Digital ABC training by WAN-IFRA fellow. Email: [email protected]

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