The 30-minute experiment that exposed Kenya's traffic culture

A traffic officer controls vehicles on Kenyatta Avenue during drainage works. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

The other day, I decided to conduct a small social experiment — one that required no more than a half-hour of my time, a keen eye and willingness to simply observe.

I chose the bus stage near Garden City. A stern-faced police officer diligently managing traffic was the focus of my experiment.