When State officials turn into kings of impunity on the road

The Presidential Traffic Commander controls the presidential escort on the Ruaka-Banana road when President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto toured Kiambu County. [Photo: Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Motorists in Nairobi have complained about harassment on the road by VIPs whose vehicles have blaring sirens and flashing strobe lights.

Their drivers use these instruments to push for right of way even though the officials do not fall under the categories of motorists with the right of way.