Learn to change lanes spontaneously especially when approaching a roundabout. No matter how well you plan your course some matatu will be on the wrong lane, switching back and forth to jump the queue. The most important thing to remember about roundabouts and junctions is first in, first out. The sooner you get out of the mess, the better.
When driving on Kenyan roads, the biggest hazard is not suddenly emerging potholes but traffic police men. Most Kenyan drivers won’t readily admit to bribery charge unless they are matatu drivers but most of us, if asked politely will confess that we made a contribution to the police fund. So it comes as no surprise…
The matatu mafia has turned driving on Kenyan roads into a self defense skill. A driver’s license does not equip you to adequately deal with the mayhem on urban roads. Time to brush up your skills. A driving license is only the beginning of a history of near misses, blaring horns, matatu drivers, rush hour…