Car models an indicator of our state of economy

Traffic snarl-up in Nairobi. [File, Standard]

There are more small cars on our highways than in the past. The economic explanation is that once the price of petrol hit Sh200 a litre, car buyers started focusing on the cost of running the car.

Not so surprising led by taxi drivers. And why do they usually pass through a petrol station just after picking you up? The easy option to control costs was buying smaller cars.