The rains are here once again much to the relief of a prolonged dry season.
But with the rains in the city comes trouble due to poor drainage and lack of planning.
Play around with rain and your day can end up in shambles.
However, smart Nairobians have devised ways of maneuvering the chaotic CBD in the rain.
One of the hallmarks of the rains in the CBD is the unforgivable traffic that somehow gets worse with the slightest of drizzles.Trying to get from one location to the next can be a daunting task because of the disorganization that comes with the rain.
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Matatus are on their worst behaviour at this time - always in a rush to get to their destination as quickly as possible. With a blink of an eye, multiple lanes highways slowly become 5 lane pathways as the former attempt to bulldoze their way.
For smart Nairobians, there are ways of avoiding the stress-inducing circumstances - which is traffic - in a rainy CBD and we are going to let you in on the secret.
First thing first, plan ahead. Basically planning your trip beforehand by always being ahead of time is a sure way of countering the mess. Leaving early should be your mantra at every instance. Leave the house early in the morning, start heading to that meeting before time and head home early if that’s possible. It will save you a lot of hustle.
Walking in the streets when it is raining can be a frustrating affair when you consider how many puddles you have to cross over to get from one place to another. Not to mention having to fall prey to carelessly driven vehicles who will mercilessly splash water on your winning suit.
To avoid such annoying scenarios, walk a safe distance from the road while walking as close to the buildings to avoid getting your outfit ruined by muddy waters.
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If you are one of those Nairobians who finds a carrying an umbrella a bulky affair, you must have gotten home wet on more days than you would care to admit.
Playing a game of chance with the rain can make you susceptible to illnesses caused by being exposed to the cold.
A trick to use to avoid falling sick is taking off all the wet clothes immediately and take a warm shower. Supplement with a hot cup of cocoa and a hearty meal will heat you up.Taking fruits or a dose of vitamin C will keep your body on alert to fight off any opportunistic infections such as the flu.
With the rains, come mosquitos and often malaria so it’s better to look ahead with this.
Don’t let a fever keep you from getting your job done. Use electric mosquito repellants to give your family a peaceful night and keep your home malaria-free.
For a smart Nairobian, any option to avoid running errands in the rain (such as making a deposit or paying bills at the bank) is welcome.
You can avoid inconvenient trips to the banking halls by simply visiting your nearest Coop kwa jirani where they will conveniently sort all your financial needs allowing you more time with your duvet.
Stay on top of your game with #BankKwaJirani.
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