Well this a Kenyan’s confession of what the city council askaris can make you go through.

Be updated on the latest by-laws that could see you land in court for crossing the road carelessly or spitting or sitting on flower pots etc

Below is a summary of the newly introduced bylaw which we are all expected to adhere to:-

§ Pedestrians crossing the roads in Nairobi when traffic light is red – fine is Kshs. 10,000/=
§ Motorist moving on when the traffic light is red – fine Kshs 10,000/=
§ Pedestrians crossing the road while talking on their mobile phones – fine is Kshs. 500/=
§ Boarding at non designated PSV/matatu, bus stop – Fine 10,000/=
§ Unfastened seat belt – Fine 500/=
§ Use of mobile phone when driving Kshs10,000/=
§ Driving with worn out tyres – Fine Kshs 10,000/=
§ Double parking -Fine Kshs 20,000/= » Read more: Beware! City askaris are after you for petty crimes-Painful indeed