A vocal nominated MP has been castigated online after a video emerged in which he was seen allowing his son to drive him and members of his family on a public road.
From the video, MP David ole Sankok can be seen filming and laughing even as the minor drives the car, oblivious of the lurking danger.
It has now emerged the MP is in the habit of letting minors drive his cars after another video emerged where Sankok’s other son was filmed driving the car.
Credible reports indicate the child in the video is Sankok’s 12-year-old son Francis Sankok who just completed his Primary education this year.
Nominated MP David Ole Sankok courts controversy by allowing a minor to operate a motor vehicle , carrying him and other passengers on a public road, while he records and shares the illegal stunt on his social media pages. pic.twitter.com/1ddr4bYkaX
— Saddique Shaban (@SaddiqueShaban) November 25, 2019
Francis got 381 marks in his KCPE exams.
According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), only individuals of the age 18 and above are allowed to drive light automatic cars after getting licenced.
Congrats my 12 year old Son Francis Sankok AKA Pastor Young for scoring 381 despite being in a day public school, just 14 days after facing the knife.
I urge all state officers to take their children to public schools because you cannot work in the government you don't trust. pic.twitter.com/FlC3xP1awZ
— Hon David Ole Sankok MP (@olesankok) November 20, 2019
Similarly, bodaboda riders must attain the age 21 before being allowed on the road while drivers of public service vehicles carrying from 14-32 passengers must be 25 years and above.
To drive buses (33 passengers and above) drivers should be at least 30 years.
REACTIONS.
A total of three minors have been filmed driving the same motor vehicle over a period of time, with David Ole Sankok recording their MV operation on public roads and sharing them online. Tensed children drive while excited MP and passengers enjoy the ride of impunity. pic.twitter.com/z4EnMho1Uq
— Saddique Shaban (@SaddiqueShaban) November 25, 2019
Definitely, this is a chargeable offended as he was putting the lives of the passengers and other road users at risk. @NPSOfficial_KE @ntsa_kenya
— AnotherKenya (@AnotherKenya) November 25, 2019
I think its just proof that age doesn't matter that much when it comes to licensing.
— Mr Cube 💻 (@nomadickenyan) November 25, 2019