Photos Of Matatu Driver Refunding Fare To Students Excites Kenyans: "Huyo Lazima Ni Mzazi"

• Kenyans have showered praise on a Matatu driver attached to Meru Deluxe who was captured refunding students their bus fare and directing them to the appropriate bus to take them home
• The students were not aware the government had changed the school opening date following the ongoing rains and floods
• Kenyans have demanded an apology from Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu for the late notice, arguing some parents had released their children to school

On Monday, April 29, Kenyans woke up to Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu's press release changing the school opening date.

The Sunday, April 28, night, announcement came when students travelling long distances to their respective schools had already started the journey.

In a kind gesture, a driver attached to Meru Deluxe was captured on Monday morning refunding fare to the students who had already booked their tickets back to school.

The driver was also seen directing students to the next Matatu to find their way back home following the directives from the Ministry of Education.

Kenyans praise Meru driver

Excited about the driver's conduct, Kenyans took to social media to praise him while slamming the ministry for late communication.

Here is what some said;

Baroswahjr said:

"We have good people in Kenya. A conductor Meru Deluxe Shuttle refunds students their fare and directs them to another Matatu to return to their homes."

Jack Bruno said:

"Lovely. Huyu lazima ni mzazi."

Sucre AbugeKe said:

"They should pass the message to other Matatu Saccos in town and across the country."

Rueben Ewoton said:

"Issuing a statement when parents and kids have already started traveling. Mko chiini."

Kanye West said:

"Good gesture from the conductor of this Meru Deluxe Shuttle who is refunding fares to stranded students who were unaware of the opening day postponement."

Why Kenyans slammed Ezekiel Machogu

Kenyans have demanded an apology from Machogu for postponing the school opening date at night.

Earlier, Deputy President Rigathi had, however, insisted that schools would reopen as scheduled, adding that the government would offer shelter to victims of floods hosted by schools in Nairobi.

However, in his press statement, Machogu said the reports from the field showed many schools had been affected by the ongoing heavy rains and the government was not ready to risk the lives of learners.

What to more to know about flooding situation in Kenya;

• More than 20 people dead dozens missing after Dam at Old Kijabe bursts
• Four people dead after mudslides in Murang'a while three houses collapses
• 42 more bodies discovered after the Mau Mahiu on Monday early mornings
• Johnson Sakaja pays fare for students stranded in Nairobi after postponement of reopening dates

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke