Video: CBD drama as new 75-inch TV worth KSh150k falls off boda during delivery

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- A 75-inch TCL TV worth KSh 150,000 was being transported on a motorcycle through Nairobi's CBD when the incident occurred

- The delivery motorbike was involved in a collision with a public transport bus, sending the large television crashing

- Video footage of the mishap went viral on TikTok, drawing mixed reactions from Kenyans over the risky delivery method

A brand-new 75-inch TCL television valued at KSh 150,000 was destroyed in Nairobi's Central Business District on August 14, 2026, after the motorcycle transporting it was involved in a collision with a public transport bus.

Video footage posted on TikTok by the handle @walalo996 shows the aftermath of the accident on a busy Nairobi street, with a fallen motorbike and the oversized flat-screen TV box visible on the ground.

A crowd of onlookers had gathered at the scene by the time the footage was captured.

KSh 150,000 TV Lost in CBD Collision

The narrator in the video expressed disbelief at the decision to transport such an expensive item on a motorcycle, warning viewers in Sheng that those who ignore such caution would eventually face consequences.

The on-screen captions on the viral clip posed pointed questions: "Why buy a TV of KSH 150,000 and use a bike" and "Why use a boda," accompanied by crying and sobbing emojis.

The clip quickly gained traction online, with Kenyans weighing in on both the accident and the broader practice of using bodabodas to ferry bulky goods across the city.

Kenyans React to Viral Nairobi Delivery Mishap

Several commenters questioned who bears responsibility when deliveries go wrong in such circumstances.

@mck noted: "Mostly it's not the customer. They order online, and the seller sends it via motorbike. Uzuri ni pay on delivery."

@thepeoplesverdict echoed a similar view, commenting simply: "hii ni pay on delivery 😊," suggesting the buyer may have been spared the financial loss if payment had not yet been made.

@Wanjiru Stephen shared a relatable experience, writing: "Weeh hii mchezo siwezi taka hiyo pesa yote 🤩😤😂😂 yangu I paid probox juu Uber ilikataa kutoshea," referencing a situation where a vehicle hire service declined to carry an oversized item.

@Jim took a more critical tone, arguing: "kubeba TV kubwa kwa bike ni show off...ju unaeza afford light transport," suggesting that alternatives such as a light delivery truck were available and more appropriate for the cargo.

Watch the Nairobi CBD motorcycle delivery accident that has gone viral.

The incident has reignited debate about the use of motorcycles to transport large and fragile items through Nairobi's congested roads, where heavy traffic and frequent near-misses make such deliveries particularly hazardous.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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