Ever since the government decided to bring in a new Traffic Act, the public service system in Nairobi has almost come to a standstill. I've been trying to make sense of this matatu strike and maybe it's just me, but I don't think anyone is gaining from it; neither the matatu guys nor the rest of us stranded citizens.
I mean, wouldn't it just be easier to comply to the rules, live and drive in a safer environment and still get your pay at the end of the day? Can anyone tell me what their grievances are?
The best thing about human things though is, for every bad egg, there's a basketful of good ones. And this matatu strike has just shown how innovative Kenyans are. We now have a carpool system where people are offering each other rides in a safe and legit way. If you need a ride, just tweet your location and destination with the hashtag #carpoolke or check out the site https://carpoolke.crowdmap.com/main
So proud to be Kenyan right now!
