At times I feel that the Late John Michuki should punish Kisii heavily for disrespecting him regardless of the strict Gusii culture of respecting the dead.
Kisii is the county of 'dead' road rules which has seen road impunity rise to a high level, with more people dying due to avoidable accidents.
The Michuki road rules have never been embraced in this region neither do I think they know who John Michuki was.
Overloading, over speeding and corruption on the road is just but a cup of tea as it happens every day in presence of the respective authorities in charge.
The 14-seater matatus plying the Kisii routes have never had the slide-door closed as more than 3 people hang on them.
The Toyota Probox which are notorious for their mischiefs on the roads have never been opposed. However, they are glorified for their neck-breaking speed and affordable fare prices depending on where you seat, including in the boot.
Boda-boda industry is just another rotten sector which seems to enjoy breaking every rule set by Michuki.
The riders will carry more than the required number of pillion with no helmets and reflectors.
In comparison to the road rules set, only a fraction of the matatus in Kisii playing the food roads follow the Michuki rules.
On Thursday, Cabinet Secretaries James Macharia of Transport issued a directive to all PSVs to comply with all Michuki traffic laws by November 12.
Moreover, they have three more weeks to get naughty on the road. Will Kisii rise to its feet against road impunity?
Only time will tell.
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