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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/2/2009 Posts: 26,328 Location: Masada
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Where is it written in the traffic act or the new katimba that whenever a policeman/woman ask for a lift in your car you must oblige? What can happen if someone refuses, since I sometimes deny several wanjikus a lift depending on security level and mood! Portfolio: Sold
You know you've made it when you get a parking space for your yatcht.
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Rank: User Joined: 1/24/2012 Posts: 1,675 Location: In Da Hood
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Impunity wrote:Where is it written in the traffic act or the new katimba that whenever a policeman/woman ask for a lift in your car you must oblige?
What can happen if someone refuses, since I sometimes deny several wanjikus a lift depending on security level and mood!
am assuming wanjiku is a very beautiful lady ! if so umetupa mbao
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/2/2009 Posts: 26,328 Location: Masada
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QW25091985 wrote:Impunity wrote:Where is it written in the traffic act or the new katimba that whenever a policeman/woman ask for a lift in your car you must oblige?
What can happen if someone refuses, since I sometimes deny several wanjikus a lift depending on security level and mood!
am assuming wanjiku is a very beautiful lady ! if so umetupa mbao Wanjiku ni Kenyan living within his/her means and hopes that the next gaaament will make their lives better than the current. Portfolio: Sold
You know you've made it when you get a parking space for your yatcht.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/27/2008 Posts: 3,760
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Do they order you or request you? The former, in furtherance of 1. Protection of life and property, 2. Prevention of crime 3. Protection of the officer himself, is a legal order and you have no choice. If the latter, you can refuse.
The problem usually is when you are flagged down, you have no idea whether it is for an order or a request and you have to assume it is an order and stop. But when you stop and it turrns out to be a request, you are entitled to decline.
But please help these kenyans, they are poorly remunerated and are working for you - always also remember that 90% of them are honest citizens.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/2/2009 Posts: 26,328 Location: Masada
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Gordon Gekko wrote:Do they order you or request you? The former, in furtherance of 1. Protection of life and property, 2. Prevention of crime 3. Protection of the officer himself, is a legal order and you have no choice. If the latter, you can refuse.
The problem usually is when you are flagged down, you have no idea whether it is for an order or a request and you have to assume it is an order and stop. But when you stop and it turrns out to be a request, you are entitled to decline.
But please help these kenyans, they are poorly remunerated and are working for you - always also remember that 90% of them are honest citizens. oooooo.... Portfolio: Sold
You know you've made it when you get a parking space for your yatcht.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 10/4/2006 Posts: 13,821 Location: Nairobi
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they usually request you! they are actually really humble at that point it makes you feel woishe for them. I usually give them lifts All Mushrooms are edible! Some Mushroom are only edible ONCE!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 10/18/2008 Posts: 3,434 Location: Kerugoya
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Gordon Gekko wrote:Do they order you or request you? The former, in furtherance of 1. Protection of life and property, 2. Prevention of crime 3. Protection of the officer himself, is a legal order and you have no choice. If the latter, you can refuse.
The problem usually is when you are flagged down, you have no idea whether it is for an order or a request and you have to assume it is an order and stop. But when you stop and it turrns out to be a request, you are entitled to decline.
But please help these kenyans, they are poorly remunerated and are working for you - always also remember that 90% of them are honest citizens. Damn it Gordon. I hate it when you are this crystal clear and succinct.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/22/2008 Posts: 2,703
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There is a Greek saying: "Weka wega niwe weiika". Translation: When you do good [to others] you have done good to yourself. This saying is as true as 1+1=2. Never think about it. It all comes back to you one way or the other. Many times we consult our brains for things that only our hearts can know. Learn to trust your heart, a certain gut feeling that tells you this is right or this is not right. Haijaandikwa mahali but most times you will find yourself doing the right thing.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/10/2008 Posts: 9,131 Location: Kanjo
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Most of the time they request. I don't think I have ever encountered one ordering me to give them 'lift'. Some actually go further by removing their kofias in honor of yours truly.They will ask if am passing by place x and if yeah I would invite them in, if not they thank me and decline the lift.i.am.back!!!!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/22/2009 Posts: 7,468
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Impunity wrote:Where is it written in the traffic act or the new katimba that whenever a policeman/woman ask for a lift in your car you must oblige?
What can happen if someone refuses, since I sometimes deny several wanjikus a lift depending on security level and mood!
Your security comes first. The default is to help/assist them because they put their lives on the line to protect us. BUT analyze each situation indepently. I give them lifts but at times I flatly refuse. For example, I was once stopped by a lone policeman at 10pm at a roundabout where he was apparently controlling traffic. There was zero traffic! He also wanted to be dropped two police stations away. The whole thing didn't make sense! How do you come from two police stations away to control traffic that does not exist - at 10pm. I told him that given the security situation, I was not in a position to give him a lift. He didn't take it kindly but I was not taking chances. Actually the whole time I was talking him I was in "take off mode". Never count on making a good sale. Have the purchase price be so attractive that even a mediocre sale gives good returns.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/7/2007 Posts: 11,935 Location: Nairobi
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Gordon Gekko wrote:Do they order you or request you? The former, in furtherance of 1. Protection of life and property, 2. Prevention of crime 3. Protection of the officer himself, is a legal order and you have no choice. If the latter, you can refuse.
The problem usually is when you are flagged down, you have no idea whether it is for an order or a request and you have to assume it is an order and stop. But when you stop and it turrns out to be a request, you are entitled to decline.
But please help these kenyans, they are poorly remunerated and are working for you - always also remember that 90% of them are honest citizens. Very well said Gordon.It can't be any clearer.  Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 12/8/2009 Posts: 975 Location: Nairobi
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aemathenge wrote:Gordon Gekko wrote:Do they order you or request you? The former, in furtherance of 1. Protection of life and property, 2. Prevention of crime 3. Protection of the officer himself, is a legal order and you have no choice. If the latter, you can refuse.
The problem usually is when you are flagged down, you have no idea whether it is for an order or a request and you have to assume it is an order and stop. But when you stop and it turrns out to be a request, you are entitled to decline.
But please help these kenyans, they are poorly remunerated and are working for you - always also remember that 90% of them are honest citizens. Damn it Gordon. I hate it when you are this crystal clear and succinct. @MAHEGOAT Did you want him to beat around the bush and mislead us atleast slightly?  You will know that you have arrived when money and time are not mutually exclusive "events" in you life!
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 2/23/2012 Posts: 10
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2 WEEKS AGO, I WAS HURRIEDLY STOPPED BY THE TRAFFIC POLICE AND I AGREED TO GIVE HIM A LIFT ACCROSS THE NYALI BRIDGE MOMBASA....THEN ONCE INSIDE THE GUY IS LIKE....."FUATA ILE MATATU UENDE MBELE YAKE."
LIKE IN THE MOVIES I DROVE CRAZY AND SOON OVERTOOK THE MAT, BY NOW THE COP WAS FLAGGING DOWN THE MAT AND BY THE TIME I HAD STOPPED HE WAS ALREADY OUT... SEEMS HE WAS AFTER THE MAT FOR REASONS HE KNOWS BEST. I DROVE OFF BUT LATER I FIGURED ITS ONE THING I WOULDN'T DO AGAIN BILA KUFIKIRIA TWICE.....
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/24/2011 Posts: 407 Location: Nairobi,Kenya
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wilnik wrote: 2 WEEKS AGO, I WAS HURRIEDLY STOPPED BY THE TRAFFIC POLICE AND I AGREED TO GIVE HIM A LIFT ACCROSS THE NYALI BRIDGE MOMBASA....THEN ONCE INSIDE THE GUY IS LIKE....."FUATA ILE MATATU UENDE MBELE YAKE."
LIKE IN THE MOVIES I DROVE CRAZY AND SOON OVERTOOK THE MAT, BY NOW THE COP WAS FLAGGING DOWN THE MAT AND BY THE TIME I HAD STOPPED HE WAS ALREADY OUT... SEEMS HE WAS AFTER THE MAT FOR REASONS HE KNOWS BEST. I DROVE OFF BUT LATER I FIGURED ITS ONE THING I WOULDN'T DO AGAIN BILA KUFIKIRIA TWICE..... he he he..funny situation..but note that if you commit an offence in the process,like hit and kill a pedestrian...boss..you are on your own.that cop will 'jump' you like yelena isinbayeva does the pole vault!! Hope is not a strategy
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 8/25/2011 Posts: 26 Location: hull
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The other month a friend and I had been out in Nanyuki, on the way back home the car broke down. We were lucky enough to get a lift home by the police, and the next day they brought our car back, working. I am all for giving the police a lift!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 11/26/2008 Posts: 2,097
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Gordon Gekko wrote:Do they order you or request you? The former, in furtherance of 1. Protection of life and property, 2. Prevention of crime 3. Protection of the officer himself, is a legal order and you have no choice. If the latter, you can refuse.
The problem usually is when you are flagged down, you have no idea whether it is for an order or a request and you have to assume it is an order and stop. But when you stop and it turrns out to be a request, you are entitled to decline.
But please help these kenyans, they are poorly remunerated and are working for you - always also remember that 90% of them are honest citizens. Mmmmm!!!? Maybe vision 2030.  Was hit by a drunk driver some few years ago and when I went to report I was given a notice of intention "to prosecute" by a very arrogant OB policeman. "Never regret, if its good, its wonderful. If its bad, its experience."
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