A procession a few weeks ago along Thika Road, protesting the knocking down of a cyclist, drew attention to concerns over our poor cycling infrastructure and road safety in general. Not more than two weeks later, another cyclist’s fatality, a dentist with a passion for cycling. The Kenyan medical fraternity is mourning the loss of one of our own.
In exploring the reasons behind our grim non-motorised road users’ accident statistics, need for strategies to mitigate this arises. In urban areas, bicycles are making a big comeback in many neighbourhoods. Interestingly, it’s not children alone, but adults across both genders are also buying bicycles. This shift augurs well for physical, mental health and green commutes.
