Digital content creator Liz Jackson has sparked conversation online after reflecting on her recent trip to Cape Town, where she praised the city’s organisation and public systems while contrasting them with what she described as challenges in Kenya’s transport sector.
Jackson shared her remarks on her Instagram page on Sunday, June 7, 2026, while on tour in Cape Town. In her reflections, she highlighted what she called “better systems and discipline” in how public transport and road users operate.
According to Jackson, exposure to different countries often raises questions about how systems are run back home. “When you travel and experience better systems, you wonder what is wrong with your country,” she said.
She noted that in Cape Town, road users appear to strictly follow traffic regulations, with vehicles stopping at traffic lights and pedestrians using designated crossing points.
She added that ride-hailing services also operate in an orderly manner, with clear systems in place that reduce unnecessary negotiation between drivers and passengers.
Orderly public transport system
Jackson further praised the structure of public transport in Cape Town, saying buses and other services only stop at designated areas, reducing congestion and confusion commonly seen in other cities.
She described the system as more organised, with fewer interruptions and what she termed as “unnecessary chaos” often associated with informal transport systems.
