Kenyans online have expressed anger after a video emerged showing an officer spray-painting a parked vehicle in Nairobi.
The viral clip shows the officer, flanked by colleagues, calmly spraying paint across the car’s rear window.
As he worked, he asked for the day’s date before writing a message that read:
"Remove 13:11:2025. N.C.CG"
It is still unclear which agency the officers belonged to, as the video does not identify them or their mandate.
The incident has triggered widespread criticism, with many Kenyans questioning why an officer would deface a vehicle instead of using recognised enforcement methods.
Traditionally, the Nairobi City County Government has relied on clamping to deal with illegally parked cars.
The video continues to circulate widely as Kenyans demand clarification and accountability from the relevant authorities.
“This cannot be legal, its vandalizing,” Sonia said.
Another user, Stanslaus said the move is malicious damage to property.
Joem added, “This is very wrong indeed.
A TikTok user said “ I hope that method and others are prescribed in the county legislation. Anything else can be challenged and led to financial liabilities.”
“This is wrong, why not clamp it?” Another user exclaimed.
The National Traffic Act reinforces the county rules by penalising driving or parking on pavements.
The Transport Act for Nairobi County strengthens and details parking rules.
“Section 46 prohibits parking on a public road in a way that obstructs or impedes traffic flow, while Section 48 outlines specific areas where parking is not allowed under the Act.”
It further outlines areas where parking is not allowed and requires public service vehicles to stop only at designated points.
The Nairobi City County Transport Act also supports these rules and prohibits parking on public roads in a way that obstructs or interferes with traffic flow.
If a car is towed and the owner fails to settle the towing and storage costs within sixty days, the law allows the county to dispose of the vehicle through a public auction.
The county is allowed to clamp or tow any vehicle that is illegally parked. Once a vehicle is clamped, the owner must pay the clamping fee before it is released.
The Traffic Act makes it an offence to park or drive on pavements or pedestrian walkways, an action that attracts additional fines.
The combined laws aim to restore order on the city’s roads and protect pedestrian spaces, with enforcement units expected to act in line with the provisions.
