A short clip of a young schoolboy riding dangerously on the back of a moving lorry during the early morning hours has set off alarm bells across Kenyan social media, with thousands weighing in on the child’s safety.
In the video, the boy, fully dressed in navy blue trousers, a matching sweater and a red beanie, with a school bag strapped to his back, is seen balancing on the metallic rails fitted on either side of the lorry’s number plate.
His hands gripped the handles of the back door as the vehicle moved, seemingly unaware of how much danger he was in.
Early Morning Ride That Shocked Onlookers
The footage was recorded by a motorist driving behind the lorry, who appeared visibly shaken by what he was witnessing.
Moreover, the driver could be heard sighing as he captured the scene. It remains unclear whether he eventually flagged down the lorry driver or whether anyone stepped in to help the child.
Despite the obvious risk, the boy appeared calm throughout the clip, his legs spread apart for balance as he clung on.
Kenyans React to the Viral Clip of Boy Clinging to Lorry
Once the video spread online, it drew a flood of responses. Many called on motorists to take responsibility when they spot children in such situations, rather than simply recording and moving on.
Others, however, shared personal anecdotes that brought both humour and sober reflection to the conversation.
Osogo Ookommodity said:
“Let me assume the driver in a recording vehicle was driving fast ahead of the lorry to tell the driver to stop and save the hanging schoolboy coz it is risky.”
Ken Harvester recalled his own brush with danger years earlier:
“In 2017 I was In Kabete Polytechnic…..Living in Uthiru place inaitwa 87…At around 8 PM, hapo Hen Market I decided to hold a lorry a quick lift to Uthiru…buda,kumbe waiyaki way hainanga bumps..Lorry inachezea 180 speed…Nilijipata Limuru.”
Kip himself offered a different take:
“You can imagine what can happen if the driver hits on a pumps by mistake. A great man there in offing,these are the situations that define men who will stand the test of time.”
The video has reignited conversations about child safety on Kenyan roads, particularly in the early morning hours when many students travel long distances to school with limited transport options.
