The best way not to get busted by Nairobi’s new speed cops is to

…..slow down! I know it isn’t easy to shake off our natural urge to resist everything that even vaguely resembles bondage, but the guys who make the rules could have got it right this time. To help you make up your mind, I give you 3 reasons why you shouldn’t fight the speed traps

1.

the average Kenyan road user (whether driving, riding or walking) is impatient and careless

2.

the average Kenyan road is unsafe, poorly lit and/or potholed

3.

the average car in Kenya isn’t well maintained

Driving slower will make a huge difference in reducing accidents caused by any combination of these 3 factors.