According to Kenyans.co.ke, Kiplimo picked up the passenger at around 5:58 am on November 8, after the trip was confirmed. The passenger initially sat in the rear seat but soon shifted to the spot directly behind the driver.
Dashcam footage shows the man leaning forward and placing his hands on the driver in an inappropriate manner, appearing to touch and caress him from behind. When Kiplimo resisted, the passenger is seen escalating the assault.Reports state that the man continued making unwanted sexual advances despite the driver’s clear attempts to pull away. Moments later, the passenger wrapped an arm around Kiplimo’s neck from behind, placing him in a chokehold. In the video, the driver can be heard gasping and shouting for help as the attacker tells him to “shut up” and asks, “You want to die?”
In a desperate attempt to escape, Kiplimo managed to force the door open and jump out of the moving vehicle. The footage shows him stumbling onto the road in shock. The passenger then slid into the driver’s seat and drove off in the taxi, leaving the injured driver behind.Kiplimo has been hospitalised and is receiving treatment for his injuries, Kenyans.co.ke reported. His family is said to be deeply concerned, not only for his health, but also about how he can pursue justice under UAE law, as the family allegedly has not received any clear updates on the progress of the case from the authorities.
A Kenyan driver in Dubai. These are the top jobs of the garbage… pic.twitter.com/fWZcSooW8U
— JUSTINA WAMAE (@justinawamae) November 25, 2025
Reaction to the video
The video has sparked outrage across social media, with users condemning the brutality and expressing support for Kiplimo. Many pointed out the racial stereotypes and safety challenges African migrant workers face in the region.
One user wrote, “This is absolutely disgusting. African nations need to take a stand and issue a strong statement.”
Another commented, “A man simply doing his job was nearly killed because someone felt entitled to his body. This was not a misunderstanding—it was a violent assault.”
Others highlighted the importance of having camera evidence, with one comment noting that without video, the driver could have been wrongfully blamed.
