A Mercedes 350C.
What do you call your car?
(Laughs) I have never thought of naming my car. I am okay with the fact that my car is just my car.
What stuff have you added to your car to blend your personality?
I love white interiors, which my car didn’t have. I customised it by adding white cover seats.
What girly stuff do you carry in your car?
Shoes! I like to have a variety of shoes in my ride. When I am in flats, I always have a pair of heels in the car and vice versa, in case I find myself at an official event. I also love to put stickers with memory verses. My kids sometimes leave their books and toys in the car.
Approximately how much do you spend on your car in a month?
What I spend usually varies with the distance I cover. I spend less when I drive within Nairobi, but I sometimes go out of town, which means I spend more.
Do you know how to change a tyre?
(Laughs) I don’t know how to do it. I have had a puncture on several occasions and I either call my husband if he is near or I find a Good Samaritan to help. But I know it is something I need to learn because I might one day find myself in the middle of nowhere with no one to turn to. I am working on it (smiles).
Are you a manual or automatic kind of girl?
I used to have a manual car and although I loved it, driving with it in the never ending traffic jam in Nairobi was a hectic experience. I would reach home with painful legs. An automatic gear is convenient.
Are you a speed hog or are you one of those ladies who is never in a hurry on the road?
I love speed, but within the rules, of course.
What is your greatest pet peeve about driving in Nairobi?
I am a stickler for rules and so I do not like it when people break traffic rules.
What one important lesson have you learnt about cars now that you are a driver?
You need to check tyre pressure and regularly add water. I have also learnt that I always need to check my car before driving off. I am, however, glad that my husband does that for me. Every morning before I leave, he checks my car to make sure everything is in order.
When and where do you enjoy driving most?
I love driving on Thika Super highway, especially on Sunday when there is little or no car or human traffic.
What advice would you give a new or aspiring car owner?
Never buy a car because it has a modern number plate. You can find a car with an old number plate, but is well maintained and has beautiful interiors. Never judge a book by its cover. Before you buy a car, test-drive it.