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Why Nairobians should not be allowed to carry guns

Matatu crews should be thankful that most Nairobians are not licensed to carry firearms

I recently had an encounter with a matatu driver. Stuck in a traffic jam, I started reading a newspaper, catching up on the latest shenanigans on the political scene. My focus was, however, shattered minutes later when someone banged a fist on the boot of my car.

Turning back, I saw a matatu driver attempting to wedge his battered contraction in the tiny space between my car and the one right behind.

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