In a light-hearted post on social media, Senior Counsel Nelson Havi took his followers down memory lane, sharing vivid details of the vehicles his lecturers used while he studied law at the University of Nairobi (UoN) Parklands Campus.
Havi’s recollection reads like a catalogue of automotive personalities. According to him, Professor J.B. Ojwang drove a Suzuki Vitara, while Dr. Smokin Wanjala preferred the luxury of a BMW 3 Series. Dr. Peter Gachuki, on the other hand, cruised in a classic Peugeot 504.
The iconic Dr. PLO Lumumba reportedly arrived in a Mercedes Benz 280 S Class, emphasizing his flair for elegance.
The post also highlighted Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi’s choice of an Alfa Romeo, while lecturers Kanyi Kimondo and Kairu Gatembu each drove a Volkswagen Polo Classic. Kyalo Mbobu was noted for his Nissan Datsun Pick Up, a practical choice for campus mobility.
Havi’s list didn’t stop at conventional cars. Professor Ong’ondo, in a humorous anecdote, reportedly arrived in a Nissan Matatu No. 119 from Odeon Cinema, blending practicality with campus culture.
The former Makueni Governor, Prof. Kivutha Kibwana, was remembered differently: walking from Parklands to the Main Campus in a checked outer pocket blazer, cigarette in hand—a style statement that left a lasting impression on students.
The post serves as a reminder that beyond academic mentorship, students often remember the small, human details that shape their university experience—a memory of vehicles, fashion, and personalities that linger long after graduation.
Reactions;
Gathuki Ngahu: Kivutha Kibwana your humility has been tested and found to be true albeit by our human standards. May the stars align one day...You are a great leader!
Davie Kibui: Prof. Kibwana Was my neighbor in Kile... Used to walk, manze!
Mariita Kaonge: Just the other day I ran into Kibwana in a black probox at the law school. Seems modesty is his mantra.
Philip Mwangale: Please give some respect to Prof. Ong'ondo's Nissan Caravan 21 seater.
Prince Martin: What's the reason behind smart brain's driving in small car's... While a class 8 dropout who is an MCA driving Volkswagen Touareg V8.