Wairimu Muthoni

Wairimu Muthoni is a Kenyan activist and legal advocate who gained prominence for her courageous fight against injustice after being assaulted by staff of Super Metro SACCO in 2018. After facing disappointment with state agencies, she shifted from seeking criminal prosecution to filing a civil suit, successfully holding the company accountable for the violation of her rights. Her landmark case underscored the systemic issues regarding women's safety in public transport in Kenya, leading to a ruling that awarded her damages and highlighted the failures of law enforcement and transport authorities to protect citizens.