Mandera: Video of Lorry Driver Wading Through Raging Flood Waters Sparks Mixed Reactions
- A video of a lorry driver wading through raging floodwaters in the Rhamu area of Mandera county has gone viral, sparking widespread reactions
- The driver, ferrying goods, chose to navigate through a flooded road after a river burst its banks due to heavy rains
- While some praised the driver’s courage, others criticised the move as reckless and dangerous, saying it could have easily turned tragic
A lorry driver sparked mixed reactions after wading through raging floodwaters in the Rhamu area of Mandera county.
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This followed the circulation of a viral video showing the driver making a life-threatening decision during heavy rains.
Lorry driver crossing flooded road
According to reports, the lorry was ferrying goods when a river broke its banks due to ongoing rainfall in the area, rendering the road impassable.
While other motorists and onlookers halted their journeys for fear of their lives, the driver courageously drove through the flooded road, gambling on his chances of reaching the other side safely.
In the clip, shared on Facebook by King Sley, a few bystanders helped guide the driver across, directing him on where to turn.
At one point, the lorry paused in the middle of the floods, causing panic—even for a man perched atop the vehicle—but the driver eventually made it through as residents cheered.
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Netizens react to Mandera driver in floods
Several netizens warned against glorifying such risky actions, urging drivers to prioritise their lives and the safety of those who depend on them over taking chances in hazardous conditions.
Edwin David Keya:
“Never try this again. It’s like Satan was busy somewhere else—he wasn’t concentrating. Otherwise, God is great.”
Kennedy Musyimi:
“This driver should be arrested.”
Isaac Kanyi Wangai:
“It’s carrying stones—that’s why it’s heavy. If it were empty, it would have been swept away. But me—I wouldn’t dare try this. Here, I take my hat off to the driver.”
Nickymkamba Dakonde:
“Only men can risk this way. Can’t imagine shaking hands with death.”
Sammy Kaihuri:
“But why? This was not a wise move. I hope it doesn’t ‘inspire’ someone else to try such a stunt. It may not end in laughter like this one.”
Peter Koome:
“This is very risky. The driver should go home, reflect on what he did, sit down with his family, and ask himself: What if?”
Evanz Lewiz:
“This is madness. How can someone risk both his life and his vehicle?”
Edward Odero:
“Who is that professional driver? I admire his courage—and that of the man cheering him on. He was a real motivator.”
Cyrus Mokaya:
“It’s an offence, honestly. Even if it were a passenger bus, would he have done the same? Let’s not glorify everything we do. People say, ‘Oh, it’s an FH, a Fuso,’ or ‘That’s a Scania.’ But tell me, if it were a Fuso Fighter, would it fight the water? Or would a Scania scan the river and understand the strength of the current? Drivers, we love you—but it’s better for the cargo to be delayed than for your family to bury you. You carry our hopes and the dreams of those who depend on you. Otherwise, Satan was swimming on the other side of the river—he dove deep but didn’t see you coming.
Nairobi driver emotional after being handcuffed
Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported that a lorry driver became emotional as he shared how county askaris handcuffed him to his lorry.
He said the chief accused him of blocking the Muthurwa road, accusations he denied, noting that they had discussed the issue inside his vehicle.
He tearfully explained that one officer, who identified himself as the chief, callously fastened handcuffs around his wrists, causing excruciating pain.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
