NAIROBI — A viral video of Kenyan musician Bahati kissing and fondling his wife’s foot while driving has sparked outrage, with road safety advocates calling for immediate action from authorities.
The Motorist Association of Kenya (MAK) on Tuesday condemned the singer’s behaviour, describing it as “a blatant disregard for road safety and public decency.”
“The viral video showing a musician licking his spouse’s foot while driving is a clear display of recklessness and disregard for road safety,” the association said in a statement.
The clip, reportedly filmed as the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary, shows Bahati at the wheel of a moving car while his wife, Diana Marua, stretches her legs across his lap.
Public Backlash
The video has drawn widespread criticism on social media, with many Kenyans accusing the couple of using “reckless stunts” to attract online attention. Some fans defended the pair, saying the act was playful and harmless, while others argued that it endangered lives on the road.
MAK, however, insisted that Bahati’s actions clearly violated Section 49 of Kenya’s Traffic Act, which penalises any driver who operates a vehicle “without due care and attention.”
“Such behaviour constitutes distracted and dangerous driving – serious offences under traffic law,” MAK warned. “Failure to act sets a dangerous precedent that may embolden others to engage in life-threatening theatrics behind the wheel.”
The group urged the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to investigate the incident, stressing that road safety “is not a joke.”
“Driving is not a playground; it is a responsibility that demands full attention and respect for the lives of others,” the statement added.
A Growing Trend
The controversy comes amid a series of recent cases involving high-profile Kenyans flouting traffic laws.
Last week, Kibra MP Peter Orero was forced to apologise after a viral clip showed his driver hurling insults at CNN journalist Larry Madowo during a road rage incident. Orero’s driver was later fined for violating traffic rules.
Road safety advocates say such incidents reflect a worrying culture of impunity on Kenyan roads — one that social media has made increasingly visible.
“People are turning dangerous behaviour into content,” said one Nairobi-based road safety expert. “It might seem harmless for a moment, until someone gets hurt.”
Neither Bahati nor Diana Marua had issued a public response by Tuesday evening.
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