- Brian Kiplimo, a Kenyan taxi driver working in Dubai, was attacked by a passenger during a ride
- Kiplimo had just moved to Dubai for a fresh start and secured a job with a taxi company, hoping for a better life
- He narrated the terrifying ordeal and revealed what happened to his attacker following the incident
The Kenyan taxi driver who was recently attacked by a passenger in Dubai has finally shared the details of what transpired, along with an update on the attacker.
Source: Facebook
Brian Kiplimo moved to the UAE in August 2025, hoping for a fresh start and the chance to rebuild his life. Fortunately, he secured a job with Kabi Taxi Company, and things seemed to be looking up.
However, on November 8, while out working, he accepted a ride request from three people. Upon arriving, only one passenger got in.
Kiplimo, in a WhatsApp voice note, recounted the details of the horrific ride that has since turned his life upside down.
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What happened to Brian Kiplimo?
“He wasn’t going far the destination was only about 2.5 kilometres away. I typed in his location, and he told me we should get going. We set off, and even before covering 500 metres, he moved to the seat behind me,” he explained.
In his mind, the passenger was probably just seeking a more comfortable seat, so Kiplimo thought little of it until the passenger began acting strangely.
“A few seconds later, he started touching me inappropriately. I asked him to stop and let me drive. At that point, I started swerving the car to the side, and before I knew it, he began strangling me,” Kiplimo said.
The 26-year-old driver managed to press the car horn repeatedly, hoping to alert those around him that something was wrong as he struggled to break free from the man’s grip.
The car eventually hit the pavement and came to a stop. A distressed Kiplimo said that a man on a motorbike, who had sensed something was wrong, approached them and moved closer to the car.
“That’s when the attacker loosened his grip, and I managed to escape. I ran out of the car and looked for a safe place,” he narrated.
Source: Facebook
Was the Dubai Attacker Arrested?
Kiplimo revealed that the man who attacked him was an American citizen. He confirmed that the attacker was arrested on the same day.
“He didn’t get far; the police apprehended him shortly after the incident,” Kiplimo said.
Why does Kiplimo want to return to Kenya?
TUKO.co.ke reported that the 26-year-old man appealed for help from the Kenyan government to return to the country.
He shared that his employer had refused to return his passport, noting that if he escaped, he would be considered a runaway employee, which is a crime in Dubai.
He also mentioned that his health was deteriorating and that he feared for his safety, adding that his employer wanted him to pay before his passport would be handed back to him.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
