A Kenyan boda boda delivery rider has left social media users puzzled after sharing a helmet-cam video of an unusual assignment. The rider was tasked with transporting just four chapatis from Kileleshwa in Nairobi to Thika town, a journey that attracted widespread attention.
In the video, the rider addressed his audience while explaining the strange order. He revealed that a customer had requested the four chapatis be delivered to Thika, despite their relatively low value. The rider appeared genuinely surprised by the unusual request.
According to the rider, the delivery fare was KSh 950 from Kileleshwa to Thika town. The amount immediately became the main talking point, considering the rider was transporting only four chapatis for a customer several kilometres away from their source.
The rider could hardly understand the logic behind the order and openly wondered why the person in Thika could not simply purchase chapatis locally. His reaction resonated with many Kenyans, who also questioned the decision behind the expensive delivery.
With a single chapati commonly costing around KSh 20 in many Nairobi neighbourhoods, four chapatis could cost approximately KSh 80. This meant the delivery fee was more than ten times the estimated value of the food being transported.
Rather than refusing the assignment, the rider decided to complete the journey while documenting his experience. His helmet-cam footage captured the unusual delivery and gave social media users an opportunity to share their thoughts about the customer’s decision.
The video quickly generated reactions, with Kenyans trying to understand why someone would spend KSh 950 transporting four chapatis. Some viewers found the situation humorous, while others suggested the customer might have had personal reasons for requesting the delivery.
For the rider, however, the unusual request was still a paying job. Delivery riders regularly receive different assignments, ranging from ordinary food orders to unexpected requests. This particular trip stood out because of the distance, small quantity, and relatively high fare.
The incident also highlighted how delivery services have changed the way Kenyans move food and other items between different locations. Customers can now request deliveries across considerable distances, provided they are willing to meet the associated transportation costs.
Despite the online confusion, the exact reason behind the customer’s decision remained unclear. The rider did not reveal additional details about the person who ordered the chapatis, leaving Kenyans to speculate about what could have prompted the unusual Kileleshwa-to-Thika request.