Cyclists in Nairobi blocked Thika Superhighway during a protest following the death of Caleb Omwoyo who was killed after colliding with a bus on September 16.
The protest was staged on Saturday, September 19 when they assembled in Nairobi CBD and began cycling towards Thika Superhighway.
In their hundreds, they caused a disruption along the busy road where they chanted "Justice for Caleb" while lifting their helmets in the air.
Nairobi Women Rep Esther Passaris who had joined them decried that Omwoyo was only 22 when he died.
"Thank you for coming out and when you go home, say a prayer for Caleb and all the people who have lost their lives because of going out in their bicycles," she said.
She highlighted the government's need to consider cyclists while coming up with road designs to give them the space needed.
Before his death, Caleb was an advocate of fair road usage and urged drivers to be conscious of cyclists and motorcycle riders on the road.
Until his death, he had practised safe road usage by ensuring he had his helmet on, and visible clothing with reflectors.
"How about if we all try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter.
"Ride like the car are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room," a past post on his Facebook read.
Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, Omondi Okwany, a professional cyclist and friend to the deceased narrated how motorists often bullied cyclists on the road.
"Thika Road has cyclists lanes but they are inconsistent and they end abruptly forcing a cyclist to get back on the main road. Also, the roads are very chaotic as drivers do not care about you on the road," he disclosed.
He also observed that police officers did not take accidents involving cyclists seriously as they easily dismissed them when reported.
A group of cyclists led by Crispus Mahea launched a petition to get justice for the late Omwoyo demanding the arrest of the bus driver who was involved in the accident that killed him.
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