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Nairobi’s infrastructure lacking as Kenyans turn to bikes during pandemica

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Nairobi, Jul 31 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Daniel Irungu) Cycling enthusiasts in the Kenyan capital Nairobi are calling for improved infrastructure in urban areas as people increasingly turn to the humble bicycle as a means of keeping fit amid coronavirus restrictions or simply as an alternative to public transport. Githinji, who owns a bicycle repair shop in Nairobi, says that while most people in his area use bicycles as a cheaper alternative to public transport, the systems in place in the city do not provide a safe environment for cyclists. In April, his nephew was killed in a road traffic accident while riding a bicycle. FOOTAGE OF BIKES IN NAIROBI AND CYCLISTS.SOUNDBITES OF GITHINJI AND OF DAVID SDATHA, WHO CYCLES BOTH PROFFESIONALLY ANDFOR FUN AND USES HIS BIKE AS A MEANS OF TRANSPORT.

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