Giving lifts is fraught with hazards which can become painful

Last week started in a rather dramatic manner when someone decided to implement a somewhat good idea at the wrong time and without considering all the factors and concerns of mere mortals. The result of the ban on matatus entering Nairobi’s CBD was suffering and utter chaos and we can only hope that it will not be re-implemented in the future. We all know that such situations bring out both the best and worst behaviour in all of us. So on one hand, we had Kenyans of good behaviour offering their less endowed brothers and sisters lifts into and out of the city. Lift giving is a very African thing and a hallmark of loving one’s neighbour. However, it is usually fraught with certain hazards, which can become a pain in the neck for those who offer to give lifts. As we approach the Christmas season, and in case we have another ‘Walking Nation’, here are some bad habits that lift takers must avoid.