There’s a crazy obsession for occupancy of the front seats in a vehicle among Kenyans. While they may be forgiven for associating the seats with a premium commute, probably due to the proximity with the driver, it is disturbing when the quest to occupy the driver’s cabin attracts extremities.
Higher tariffs for fare charged on passengers occupying front seats in some Nairobi matatus illustrates the lengths Kenyans can go to occupy this coveted spot.