After living in Nairobi for a few years, people pick up some habits. Giving excuses is one example. There are several excuses that are only given by people who have lived in Nairobi.
"I was in traffic for four hours as the President was going to the airport" is one old classic and it is given whenever someone arrives late for a meeting, date or an appointment.
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