Concerns as Kenyan Woman Driving Manual Miraa Vehicle Hits 160km/h: "Ogopa"

 

A video of a female driver cruising at nearly double the speed limit on the highway has drawn concerns. Monica Mugo shared a video of her speeding along a road while ferrying muguka.  At what speed do miraa vehicles travel? The muguka transporter, going by @monicahmugo869 on TikTok, was accused by some of endangering the lives of other motorists by driving at a speed of 160km/h. In the video, the single mother of three was seen at full acceleration in a Toyota Fielder, reminiscent of the pickup trucks that ferry miraa and muguka in Mt Kenya region. While the prescribed speed limit across most Kenyan highways is 80 km/h, drivers ferrying miraa often flout the traffic rulebook to deliver the perishable stimulant. Their vehicles are modified to reach top speeds and ensure stability while speeding along the Meru-Embu-Nairobi and Nanyuki-Nairobi highways. Alarmed social media users cautioned her against excessive speeds. Pocahantas: “I’ve lost friends who used to be excellent drivers". Festo: "First look speed 160, I feared. Then I saw it was a manual and feared even more.” Kimtai Paps: "160km/h? Any slight miscalculation, you will be on printed T-shirts.” Joel Muterian: "I don't play with speed because it kills.” Brian Mushaukwa: "People who don't work in hospitals are so brave. I've seen too much to drive over 100". Adrian Mc Chipukeezy: "Jesus Christ. Speed kills. The last day I drove at 160, I learned my lesson.” 

by  William Osoro