Concerns as Kenyan Woman Driving Toyota Vehicle Hits High Speeds: "Speed Kills"
- TikTok user @monicahmugo869, who transports the muguka plant, shared a video showing her on the road
- The unfazed woman comfortably hits speeds of 160km/h while casually changing gears
- Many Kenyans were shaken by the speed and urged the mother of three to slow down
A video of a female driver bolting at nearly double the speed limit on the highway has drawn concerns.
Source: UGC
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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 the plants miraa and muguka in the Mt Kenya region.
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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.
Netizens alarmed by speed
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.”
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
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