Kenyan matatu drivers frequently use hazard lights in normal traffic, causing confusion among other motorists and raising questions about legality. This practice, while seemingly against traffic laws, is explained by drivers as a warning for their sudden lane changes.

• According to matatu driver Onesmus Njuguna, hazard lights are used to alert other motorists to abrupt decisions made by matatu drivers and conductors, signaling potential sudden lane changes.
• The practice is not supported by Kenya's road safety laws, specifically Cap 374G — Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations, which state hazard lights should only be used when a vehicle is a legitimate hazard.
• Despite the legal ambiguity, Onesmus Njuguna claims authorities are aware of the practice and understand the underlying logic, with drivers emphasizing good intentions and road safety as the main priority.