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An upsurge in road accidents has seen the government erect flyovers and footpaths to ensure pedestrians cross the roads safely.
Human waste in a flyover situated along Mbagathi Way [Photo by Joylene Sing'oei]
But it is not strange to spot some people shying away from flyovers; they choose to compete with vehicles and dangerously cross the killer roads running and zig-zagging along the lanes.
While the reasons behind such defiant behaviours maybe varied, one annoying thing I have witnessed is flyovers turned toilets by night.
I frequently use a flyover situated along Mbagathi Way just next to Riara University. Many other people use the facility too because crossing that road has become a death trap.
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