- Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has exposed a Mercedes Benz owner, who’s car was seen being driven in Mombasa road with participants craning their bodies out of its windows
- The CS, who was recently engulfed in a bitter spat with CNN journalist Larry Madowo shaded the daring stunt, and vowed to take action against the owner, Mr James Gathogo
- Kenyans did not seem to fully support him however, as they wondered why he never acted on senator Karen Nyamu, who also made a grievous traffic offense recently
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has brought attention to a disturbing incident involving a Mercedes Benz on Mombasa road, where occupants were dangerously protruding from its windows.
Murkomen, recently embroiled in a spat with CNN journalist Larry Madowo, took to social media to express his dismay over the incident, which occurred on the busy highway.
A video circulating online shows two individuals leaning out of the speeding vehicle, gleefully performing stunts while endangering themselves and others.
Murkomen condemned the reckless behavior and vowed to take action against the owner of the car, identified by its registration number as KCX 959B.
He emphasized the seriousness of the issue, highlighting the risks posed by such irresponsible driving.
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Concerned citizens who witnessed the incident shared the video with Murkomen, expressing their alarm and urging him to intervene.
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Promising decisive action, Murkomen stressed the need to hold errant motorists accountable and teach them a lesson.
What Did Netizens Say?
However, the response from Kenyans was mixed. While some supported Murkomen’s stance and called for strict measures against the vehicle owner, others criticized him for what they perceived as selective enforcement of traffic laws.
Many pointed to the case of Senator Karen Nyamu, who had allegedly flouted traffic rules without facing consequences, questioning the government’s consistency in addressing such violations.
Some urged authorities to prioritize addressing existing offenders before targeting others.
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Nonetheless, there was widespread agreement that such dangerous behavior on public roads must be swiftly dealt with to prevent accidents and promote road safety.
Mr. James Gathogo Njeri this is how your car white Mercedes Benz KCX 959B class E-250 was being driven on Mombasa road in one of those “where is the Minister” moments. We are concerned and a responsible citizen has alerted us. We shall do what we must.
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen
