A Toyota Rav 4 J-2003.
What do you call her?
I call her ‘My Car’. As simple as that.
Is it your dream car?
Yes it is. But dreams must remain dynamic in order to grow. I have grown and so have my dreams about Lexus SUV-any year will do, just paint it green.
What attracted you to it?
It is compact and yet has a powerful design.
What stuff have you added to your car to blend your personality?
My entire closet and office is inside my car. How they all fit is still a puzzle. I guess it is such a ‘female thing’.
What girly stuff do you carry in your car?
All things girly! From clothes, to shoes, make up, perfumes, tissue and handbags. Most of the time I have a suitcase full of clothes. I love carrying different outfits to change during my performances. Unfortunately, I live on the fourth floor so I hardly have time to offload the clothes when I get home very late.
Being a musician, what type of music plays in your car?
Ironically I only listen to Classic 105 FM and BBC. As much as I would love to listen to my own music or any other soulful song, my car does not give me that luxury.
How much do you spend on your car in a month?
Approximately Sh20,000. Most of it is usually spent on fuel.
Do you know how to change a tyre?
No! Isn’t that what men were made for?
Are you a manual or automatic kind of girl?
I swing both ways. My car is an automatic, but I feel mature when I am driving a manual.
Are you a speed hog or the type that is never in a hurry on the road?
I’m never in a hurry. I believe in leaving earlier so as to make it in time to my destined venue.
What is your greatest pet peeve about driving in Nairobi?
Why does it take two hours to drive from Westlands to Nyayo Stadium at 4pm?
Important lesson you have learnt about cars now that you are an experienced driver.
A car is like a dog. Take care of it and it will take care of you.
When and where do you enjoy driving most?
I love driving on an open road without worrying about another car insight.
What’s your advice on to young aspiring car owners?
It can be an expensive convenience, but one worth working for. It is a status changer. The freedom to move when you want to is priceless. I truly feel for those guys I see waiting on the side of the road for a ‘mat’ at 2am.