CS Murkomen’s stern message to owner of carelessly drive Mercedes Benz

A viral video of two men hanging out the window of a White Mercedes Benz on the highway, has got the attention of Transport Cabinet Secretary Kicphumba Murkomen.

Two young men sitting on the window of the car, are filmed seemingly without worrying about their safety as they speed along Mombasa Road.

The individuals who filmed it can be heard questioning the two men as the vehicle speeds. “Mko na akili nyinyi” a woman is heard repeating twice.

“Weh mtakufa” she cautions about their reckless behavior. (See PicAbove) 

Cs Murkomen took to his social media to call out the owner of the vehicle.

“Mr James Gathogo Njeri this is who 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 alerted us. We shall do what we must” the politician announced his intentions.

Under the schedule of offences in the Traffic Act, here is what you need to know about reckless driving contrary to section 47 of the Traffic Act, CAP 403 Laws of Kenya.

The Traffic Act lays out the rules, regulations, and penalties related to road users. 

Careless Driving:Penalty of Ksh 500,000 or 10 years imprisonment or BOTH.

Careless driving causing death: Life Imprisonment. It is treated like murder.