Kenyan roads are alive with character, from the battered matatus weaving through gridlock to that one gleaming Prado slicing across traffic like it owns Mombasa Road. But beneath the famous chaos lies something far more worrying: unsafe habits behind the wheel, many of which we Kenyans don’t even realise
You're at the petrol station, watching those numbers climb faster than rent prices in Kilimani. The pump hits that final, soul-crushing figure, and you do that thing we all do, stare at it like maybe if you blink hard enough, it'll change. Spoiler alert: it won&
It's 7 AM on Sunday. You're in bed dreaming about mandazis and tea. Then your phone rings. Some random guy wants to see your car "asap" because "I'm traveling upcountry kesho." You drag yourself out of bed, shower quickly, and
The cost of living in Kenya is a hot topic in almost every WhatsApp group right now. We all remember when a full tank of fuel didn’t require a small prayer and a budget review meeting. Today, with the price of everything from unga to electricity going up, our
You’re scrolling through used car listings, your mind is buzzing. On one side, you see a 2018 Toyota Axio with 120,000 km on the clock. On the other hand, a pristine-looking 2014 model of the same car, but with only 50,000 km. The prices are almost the
You’re finally ready to buy a car. You’ve done your research, set your budget, and now you’re facing the ultimate crossroads in the Kenyan car market. In one corner, you have the zippy, city-smart hatchback like a Toyota Vitz or Mazda Demio. In the other, the bold,
You see them every day: complex codes like 205/55 R16 91V on your car tyres. But do you know what they mean? You might own a car but still probably shrug and think, "Ah, that's just car stuff." But kumbe, that code is the tyre&
It’s 6:45 AM. You’re juggling a hot cup of coffee, a laptop bag, and the mental gymnastics of your 8:00 AM presentation. The thought of traffic on Waiyaki Way is already giving you a headache. In the fast-paced life of a Nairobi professional, your car isn&
Let’s be honest: Kenya was designed for pickups. From the endless mjengo projects in Kitengela to rural roads that turn Google Maps into a liar, a good pickup is not a luxury - it’s survival. Sure, city boys might black out their Hilux, drop it on 22-inch rims,
You’ve made the big move. You’re thriving in Texas, Minnesota, Brisbane, or Ontario. You’ve figured out your life abroad- mastered the trains, rented a car, even learned to survive the weird weather. Life is good. But back in Nairobi? There’s something from your past stuck in
Let’s keep it real: Kenya’s dry season is a savage beast for your car.You leave the house in the morning, and before you hit the tarmac at Kitengela, your windscreen is a dusty masterpiece. By midday, your dashboard is hotter than a fishmonger’s jiko, and your
Picture this: It’s Tuesday morning. You’re late for work. You jump into your Demio, turn the key… and instead of that sweet vroom, you get silence. Just a sad little click-click-click. Congratulations - your car battery just ghosted you. Panic sets in. Do you call your mechanic (who’