A Nairobi-based motorcycle delivery rider recently shared a helmet-cam video capturing his confusion over an unusual delivery request. He was tasked with transporting four chapatis from Kileleshwa to Thika town, a journey spanning approximately 40 kilometres.
In the video, the rider questions the logic behind the delivery fee of KSh 950, noting that the cost of four chapatis in Nairobi would typically be around KSh 80. He wonders why the recipient in Thika did not simply purchase the chapatis locally.
Despite his puzzlement, the rider decided to complete the delivery without confronting the client, inviting viewers to help make sense of the pricing. His remarks sparked widespread discussion online, with many Kenyans offering humorous theories and commentary.
Public Reactions
- "Your job is to deliver and get paid, not investigate," joked one social media user.
- Another suggested, "He could have paid 10k for the trip, but then he would ask many questions. Peana chapati and end trip."
- Some speculated there might be more to the order than just chapatis.
- Others humorously advised the rider to let the customer eat one chapati to understand the situation.
The journey along the busy Thika Superhighway is known for heavy traffic, often taking over an hour. Whether the chapatis arrived warm remains unknown, but the rider fulfilled his duty and collected the delivery fee, leaving the public to continue debating the unusual order.
