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Nairobi motorists should respect special alarms and sirens

Of late, Kenyan roads are becoming congested due to the increasing rate at which vehicles are being imported and assembled. Drivers have now forgotten even the basic concepts of life. Lifesaving vehicles are constantly facing blunt of this fate as they push their way en route on their missions. 

Matatu drivers are notorious for this especially in ‘rush hours’ where the driver is working extra hard to make more, only to expose others to extra danger. Matatus from Eastlands entering town at City Stadium and Landhies road roundabouts even block the road ahead of such a vehicle not caring about the consequences that can arise. This is a deadly manifestation of arrogance and it should stop.

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