- Former Tusker Project Fame (TPF) judge Ian Mbugua was not messing around when he confronted a government vehicle
- A video that has gone viral on social media showed Mbugua blocking the vehicle for flouting traffic rules
- Kenyans on social media hailed the actor for his strong action against systemic disregard for ordinary road users
Nairobi– Pedestrians in the busy streets of Nairobi CBD were shocked when Ian Mbugua, who is an actor and a formerTusker Project Fame judge, declined to yield to a state car that was breaking traffic rules by driving on the wrong side.
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In the video, which has since gone viral, Mbugua placed his car in a position that blocked the way, and the government driver was forced to stop.
Did Ian Mbugua block a government vehicle?
His ‘rebellion’ did not take long to get noticed, and people walking along the streets stopped to see what was going on.
The incident has gone viral online as it relates to a common feeling of frustration: that of government official vehicles defying the law as the most powerful.
Kenyans online were impressed by the daring nature of Mbugua, as they hailed him as someone who stood up against what they perceive to be a systematic ignorance towards average road users.
Some netizens hailed the actor as a hero and others discussed the possibility of his actions leading to a face-off.
Mbugua, as a media personality, has developed an image of being disciplined and principled, owing to his strict and uncompromising nature in the office as a judge on TPF.
This reputation is in line with his decision to fight the government car.
If you watched Mbugua back in the day, it is no doubt you still have memories of his cut-throat persona with the TPF contestants.
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His no-nonsense attitude in the talent shows appears to have been transferred into real life, where he does not fear to take a stand against what he feels is wrong.
Although obstructing a government vehicle would provoke legal consequences, Mbugua at the moment seemed to be thinking of only one thing: justice.
The incident has brought back the demand to enforce the traffic laws more strictly, even on government officials.
Netizens react to Mbugua’s bold move
@Ja_Kamnara:
“Na saa hio driver ni mfanyikazi tu. Where do they get the entitlement to flaunt traffic rules anyway? Alafu ukipelekwa court ata mdosi hataki story zako, DL points sio za mdosi pia.”
@kiliambiti:
“That govt driver should adhere to Judge Ian’s rules of Tusker baada ya Kazi not Tusker badala ya kazi.”
@JoelKamiru:
“They think that since they drive GK they own Kenya and behave as if they are above the law. We should see this more often. Citizen policing since the @NPSOfficial_KE are corrupt and incompetent.”
@KariukiJames5:
“Well done. But the stinking silence of the NTSA afterwards is always a concern for me. Such neanderthal drivers should be stripped of their licenses forthwith.”
@FcKahiga:
“If you do not stand for what is wrong, pave way for those willing. Each must be willing to say no to impunity not just online but by action.”
Larry Madowo’s moment with Kibera MP
In other news, Mbugua’s story is similar to CNN journalist Larry Madowo and Kibera MP Peter Orero.
The MP was visibly dismayed when the journalist blocked the MP from driving on the wrong side.
Orero hurled insults at the journalist who shared the video on social media.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
