Media personality Ben Kitili was involved in an accident two weeks ago while cycling.
Kitili was hit by a car and sustained serious bruises on his arm. However, he managed to get back up on his bicycle.
The celebrated journalist took to social media to urge car drivers to be more mindful of the cyclists. He also raised the issue of lack of safe cycling ways for motorists in Nairobi.
“Nairobi is one of the most hazardous cities for cyclists. This happened to me two weeks ago – knocked off the road by an idiot of a driver. Non-motorised transport infrastructure is needed. Good manners too. To borrow a quote, barabara is ya mama yako bwana,” he said.
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Back in March 2018, Media Personality Larry Madowo was also involved in a freak accident while cycling in Nairobi.
His arm was badly injured. Larry was rushed to Aga Khan Hospital for treatment and his arm was put in a sling.
According to data by the National Transport and Safety Authority, motorcycles retain an infamous record as the highest rising cause of death on Kenyan roads.
In the year leading to November 2018, 511 motorcyclists were killed on various roads. This is a 17% increase compared to a similar window of the previous year.
According to WHO, between 3000 and 13000 Kenyans lose their lives in road traffic crashes every year. The majority of these victims are motorcyclists and pedestrians.
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