A heated argument between a Kenyan driver and traffic cops has people talking again about corruption on the country’s roads.
Someone recorded the incident, and it’s been shared all over the internet. It shows the guy refusing to pay a bribe after the police stopped him for a normal traffic check.
In the video, you can see the driver is annoyed. He tells the officers he’s not giving them anything and that he needs to leave. He says they’re just bothering drivers for cash.
He’s loud and firm, which shows how angry many Kenyans are about cops allegedly taking bribes, mostly on busy highways and city streets.
Witnesses say the police stopped the guy without saying what he did wrong. When they seemed to want a bribe to let him go, he lost it.
He told them they were wasting his time and taking advantage of regular people just trying to get through the day. The argument got heated fast, and other drivers started watching.
The video has gotten a lot of reactions online. Many Kenyans are praising the guy for standing up for himself. They say he’s brave for saying what everyone else is thinking but too afraid to say.
Some people think his outburst shows how annoyed drivers are because they feel like cops are targeting them and shaking them down.
But others are saying to stay calm because arguing with the police can get dangerous.
This incident has people talking again about corruption in traffic enforcement, which the government has said it will fix many times.
For years, drivers have complained that traffic laws aren’t enforced fairly and that they’re expected to pay bribes to avoid tickets, even if they didn’t do anything wrong.
As the video keeps getting shared, Kenyans are asking for accountability and changes that will protect drivers and honest cops.
For many, this argument is more than just a viral video. It reminds them of a long-term issue that’s still hurting the trust between people and the police.
By Nairobi