Ngilu trashes road safety rules during boda boda ride
Former lands cabinet secretary Charity Ngilu on Monday ditched her car to hitch a ride on a boda boda to Chuluni market in Kitui county.
In photos posted on her Twitter handle, Mrs Ngilu sat sideways on one of the boda boda’s while being escorted by a dozen others.
Boda boda ride to Chuluni market, Kitui East. Small businesses are the cornerstone of our local Economy. pic.twitter.com/jLZ6mHS2LL
— Charity Ngilu (@mamangilu) September 19, 2016
According to safety regulations by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), riders and passengers on motor cycles must wear helmets and reflector jackets.
Passengers must also sit astride and use foot rests with exception to persons with disability.
Offenders are liable to a fine not exceeding Sh20,000 or a jail term of not more than six months or both.
The former minister has expressed interest in the Kitui County’s gubernatorial seat being held by Mr Julius Malombe.
The photos however drew mixed reactions from her Twitter followers including former Presidential Candidate Martha Karua and the Boda Boda Association of Kenya.
safety first, please remember to put on the reflector jacket and the helmet next time.
— Charles Muia (@CsMuia) September 19, 2016
ungevaa longi ndio ukalie sawasawa https://t.co/ghr7woJOmW
— daretodream (@PAULmai19370169) September 19, 2016
@mamangilu she is well seated!
— Martha Karua (@MarthaKarua) September 19, 2016
. Skirt or not, seated in the perfect way a female should!
— dahil nduta (@DahilNduta) September 19, 2016
We appreciate your ride @mamangilu but you should have used a helmet for safety https://t.co/ARDy9zcUNX
— BodaBoda AssnofKenya (@BodaAssnofKenya) September 19, 2016
@mamangilu we are coming to Kitui County for Bodaboda training on road safety and investment we are looking forward to having you on board
— BodaBoda AssnofKenya (@BodaAssnofKenya) September 19, 2016
@mamangilu great political gesture but why no helmet Mama? Road safety esp 4 bodaboda riders crucial. #roadsafety https://t.co/PLPTpI5HtX
— WaiK (@WaiJk) September 19, 2016
Iko wapi helmet madam Governor in waiting? Good work touching base with voters in a bid t understand their challenges.
— erick otieno (@erickottie) September 19, 2016
