On June 20th, Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu found herself running late for an important meeting.
In a bid to reach her destination on time, she resorted to an unconventional mode of transportation and hopped on a motorbike under the Nairobi Expressway.
Karen Nyamu took to her Instagram page to share a video showcasing her journey on the motorbike along the busy Nairobi Expressway. The footage revealed the heavy traffic she encountered, with other motorbikes maneuvering through the same lane as her boda boda rider.
Captioning the video, Nyamu mentioned that she was en route to the ICT committee meeting, specifically for the pre-publication scrutiny of her bill, The Digital Literacy Bill, 2023. She emphasized her commitment to work and expressed her resourcefulness in finding a way to bypass the traffic and arrive at the meeting promptly
Karen’s post garnered significant attention on social media, sparking various reactions from netizens. Some of the comments included concerns about the safety of her phone and the watchful eye of boda boda riders who have a keen eye for detail.
Karen Nyamu’s encounter with traffic led her to embark on an adventurous nduthi (motorbike) ride to make it to her important meeting on time. This incident sheds light on the everyday struggles faced by individuals dealing with heavy traffic in Nairobi. As Karen Nyamu continues to fulfill her commitments as a Nominated Senator, her resourcefulness in navigating through challenging situations is commendable.
