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Applying Awareness Levels to Driving in Kenya

Published May 12, 2005 By Mick Farmer

Road Rage Kenya Gif

Preparing for my recent driving trips to Kenya, I found that road security getting worse. Everyone I spoke to, has either suffered from an incident or knows personally, of someone who has. In Nairobi alone, there are on average 64 car-jackings per week - this equates to roughly one every three hours! There are many theories as to why the situation is so bad ... and deteriorating ... but as a visitor to the city, I am more interested in how to stay out of trouble. First Line of Defense The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Driving Tagged With: awareness levels, driving, road safety, security

Be Prepared For Driving in Uganda

Published January 26, 2005 By Mick Farmer

driving in uganda - traffic scene

Driving in Uganda used to be described as a "series of near misses". Unfortunately, this trend has now altered and we are seeing more and more MVCs happening. Why is this? Once this question has been answered then therein lies a solution. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Driving Tagged With: driver training, driving

How To Prevent A 4wd Rollover On Unsealed Roads

Published October 5, 2004 By Mick Farmer

4wd Rollover - Landcruiser

Having rolled a vehicle back in my early days working upcountry in Uganda, I learnt the hard way about the dangers of unsealed roads. Since then, I've treated this very dangerous road surface with the utmost respect. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Driving Tagged With: driver training, driving, off-road driving

Do I Need to Buy a 4wd for Uganda?

Published April 3, 2004 By Mick Farmer

murchison falls road sign

Do I need a 4wd for Uganda? It depends on what you intend to do. If you are based in Kampala and only going on safari once a year then a two wheel drive vehicle will suffice. You can always hire out a 4wd. The main roads in Kampala are mostly tarmac although can be pot holed. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: This and That Tagged With: 4wd, driving, off-road driving, questions

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