Ali: Civilian 'Traffic Officer'

Traffic snarl ups especially in Kenya's capital city of Nairobi have been there for years as the following story would seek to confirm. And some thirty five years ago a middle aged man was greatly inconvenienced when he found himself caught up in a traffic jam lasting up to six hours. That day Abdul Wahid, now 63 years old, decided to offer himself as part of the solution to traffic jams. "traffic" as Wahid is popularly known has been directing motorists since then in Eastleigh with his trademark whip and stick. Sally Mbilu spent a day with him, to find out, just why he does it and with so much zeal.

[@munywoki3812]

This man deserves a state award/order. He deserves more, fulfiling life.

[@motrailblazer2234]

I remember this guy last time I saw him was 2010. He deserves a medal. God bless him

[@maarufabdul128]

Very true

[@anthonyonuti8473]

Medal za Kenya hupewa watu wanakula Githeri Githeri Man

[@naimaabdiharato893]

The government should hire this man as a traffic police

[@omarleeban2736]

this guy needs to be rewarded for example of other lazy Kenyans..... giving the job straight away he doesn't need any training.... god bless you

[@alishabae1312]

Huyu muzee ni social person mungu akubariki baba

[@mohamedadil7985]

Bravo Ali... Job well done. Your the man of the people. Congrats from Dubai.

[@muhidintahir3194]

One of a kind and very few people like him can do what he does. I don’t live in Nairobi’ however would be happy just to shake his hand. May Allah regard for your generosity in caring for other human beings

[@GeneralHensaleey]

Great civilian man Mr Ali Masha allah We need more people like him in Africa 🌍 is he still there in 2020 u deserve a medal I have a big respect for you 🙏

[@charlesmwangi9232]

Yap bado ako eastliegh

[@wanjikumwangi1]

I'd rather watch him the whole day doing his work than watch Nairobi diaries!

[@monicahwangui5317]

Wanjiku Mwangi 😆😆🤣🤣

[@mundiakarue8849]

Wanjiku Mwangi now you are talking.

[@charlies_jnr823]

Wanjiku Mwangi true it's worth it than all that lipunda nonsense 😏

[@jamesndula8717]

These are the things that should get airtime on the TVs, sio hii ujinga yenye tunaonyesha

[@wanelly]

Giving back to his community. If everyone gave a few minutes to their community, every neighborhood would be a paradise.

[@dahirdaud2154]

Huyo ni shujaa ...apewe HSC

[@cinasitary]

he left a scratch on my car once and trust me you'll never get mad at this guy for what he does good job ali

[@abdirahmanyaya3969]

king cinasitary blessed bro

[@nyanjoma]

i remember ali growing up in easich.....Mungu akubariki

[@chepteg]

thanks Citizen TV for putting him on the map. He is a hero

[@franciskiarie3840]

Mungu anisamehe at my first sight I thought he is insane but kumbe ni jamaa muhimu hivyo hebu atoe till number we are ready to give him something.

[@j.munenekingdom28]

What an amazing human being!Bwana Ali you have a gift and you have used it for the benefit of humanity. One of this days it's going to pay big for you and your generation . GOD bless you.

[@mohlomphehi]

Respect from South Africa. I wish that the respective traffic department in Kenya would give him some basic training and atleast a reflective vest or something.

[@sirmedi9378]

There was a day I carried him from twelevth street to five street... Absolutely legend.

[@bakushop2749]

I know him since 2000 hapo islando baba Ali good work your days is coming

[@somalihome3438]

Some people need prays

[@omargedi7452]

I've always seen him as far back as I can remember but I never knew he was doing it voluntarily mashAllah may Allah reward him

[@saidii12]

I met him in person and took some pictures with him when I visited Nairobi, nice guy! Tipped him some money

[@aminamohamed9865]

He is a hero he needs to be awarded.

[@kibeteliazersabbathmusiced5820]

Governor Sonko must watch this guy

[@abdisamedhassan9315]

This legend i do see him everyday bravo ali just keep it up and may GOD protect u that how a real citizen do

[@JC-nw3rr]

GlrsdowingseX

[@dugulemuse4458]

Ali continue serving the nation mungu akubariki

[@peterkingtosh6903]

County Government of Nairobi should hire this guy, he is doing a good job

[@hidayaalisaid1083]

Serikali jamani imtizame huyu mzee Allah akubariki mzee Ali

[@gikundipmungathia4586]

Woh, I left work yr 2006, very wonderful indeed.. Congrats media for airing such a good job.... Be blessed.

[@Bossgossipp.]

this is very underrated story ,this man is a legend

[@mohammedismail-ez9to]

his gd man !! i know him since i was child Mr. Ali . The government should give him salary for seek

[@eplisback4954]

Uyu jamaa alianza kupewa mshahara au? He need to be included in the government coz he is doing more than what police officers do

[@centi50s]

I can see the guy is living very low life. I request for good Samaritans to help this guy out and inshallah God willing Allah will help you.

[@williamndungu8885]

Governor Sakaja,Ali should be a Honorary traffic Policeman in Nairobi city,a great example of service to mankind. He has passed the Nairobi traffic unjamming exams🎉

[@kittycatty7103]

Respect. He is having a lot of fun While doing his job . Keep it up I live in Europe whereby loneliness is the lifestyle here. I really admire what he is doing bei being out there among people while the time goes by.

[@husnisunkar8477]

eastleigh community wangeungana wamlipe huyu mzee.

[@evanso.630]

My our God in heaven reward this man

[@maarufabdul128]

U r the real hero....

[@ahmedduale7495]

This man is honest

[@abduljabbar-jg2hz]

A savvy soul here

[@nadiahas]

The gov should hire this guy

[@jamesdin463]

This man is doing a great act of charity.

[@ndukumwendwa-jq7fq]

True

[@musyokadavid7843]

True, I know this man mzee Alii.He really helps in controlling traffic jam.May God reward him heavily.

[@ast0nv8]

Does a better job than those lazy traffic officers. Good job Ali

[@edikoe]

No words man,

[@kennedykiplagat1052]

May God see him through.BRAVO!

[@modizoro]

When I visit there count on me...keep the good work.. We appreciate...

[@gediosman6055]

Good job !.well done.go ahead bro

[@alikalbow235]

Brilliant mashalh

[@andersonpyaban8042]

waht an amazing person

[@mohamedshukri1402]

Good job mzee Ali

[@andersonpyaban8042]

This guy deserves an official job of a traffic policeman he has earned it

[@anthonymwangi492]

He should be given a paying job

[@anthonyonuti8473]

In Europe, si Kenya

[@MikeM-co6dm]

...good job Old Man. ..... ...THE POT HOLES.... or rather... LAKE... UNBELIEVABLE

[@victormwathi9129]

I know this guy...he does such a commendable job...

[@muhanadmj8452]

#Ali legend man I have ever seen

[@djtrev254]

Ooooh...😢i feel you bro..and hes living happy with the family..enyewe pesa hainunui amani..God bless you mzee

[@centi50s]

May God reward this guy.

[@hamamofficial3062]

Islii chafu Thou ni home bado💕💕

[@mohaz612]

Huyu mzee amesaidia sana wana nchi nakama si yeye tungekuwa twalala kwenye jam maze

[@sharmakeabdirahman8637]

A true legend Ali

[@yerfillinois8254]

This is the real kenyan doing just what he can for the sake of others

[@carolinetalam5832]

Good job

[@willievans]

Giving back the community from what? And the guy is trying to make his ends meet.The gov. should hire this guy.

[@ksmally1985]

We we ni MTU mzuri sana

[@masimobruuh6954]

Give him prize kenyan ministry transportation

[@daniels9835]

Give him traffic job instead of police who are money hungry

[@peterstai8752]

Ali you a great man

[@theankabut7355]

If only we had 10 such people in kenya we would have been far much better than most countries in the world

[@nurkeykhalifa1023]

Ali legend Wa eslando

[@janetmwangi3868]

They need to officially hire him, he's doing such a great job. Congrats Ali!!

[@anthonyonuti8473]

Miaka haikubali sister

[@fahimahmohammed1850]

A true legend

[@kensimba7868]

I can't imagine I hitherto see this guy controlling traffic in Eastleigh. considering this video was uploaded 9yrs ago. next time I see him I'll give him sth. true patriot

[@emmanuelgaonao2562]

Where did this gentleman go?

[@adeymaalim3821]

Ali congratulations

[@myoutubecom-gg7sb]

mashaAllah Ali

[@osiligilemaa9625]

Ali civilian traffic officer! commendable job

[@supumoto6819]

SASA INAINGILIA WAPI MAMBO NA MKE WAKE , SI AFADHALI YEYE ANA MKE ! wewe KAOE MWARABU HAKUNA MTU ATAKULAUMU, IKIWA HUTAKI KUMPONGEZA FUNGA MDOMO , BURE KABISA

[@lantahaung6215]

Mzee apewe mafuzo ya traffic police ili aingie kazi lasmi ☝☝☝

[@frontendprodesigner4299]

nimeona mara mengi huyu mzee lakin nikimona tena i will help him whatever i can insha Allah

[@hunchoking2956]

what income does this guy get in this

[@DrWrong-by5nf]

Heroic man

[@sajidesmail1351]

the government can't do anything at least offer his kids free education

[@meymunaali7850]

May Allah bless him

[@samiralisamir7594]

MY ALLAH BLESS HIM AND HI FAMILY AMEEN

[@AliClay]

Not mentioning or talking about the state of those "roads" is a disgrace from this lady.

[@mohafishaal4190]

Jamani wasaidie huyu mzee kazi anafanya serikali iko wapi

[@marynyambia589]

Waaaao!if I come to Nairobi you get 10k🤗

[@zainabswaleh4907]

Msshallah

[@sharq677]

Si unipe pia mimi

[@autorepair2321]

did you give him

[@mahadhassan2653]

Legend MzeeAli

[@abdirahim1408]

manshllah

[@MishaOkondo]

Hi kenya unapo fanya mazuri hautambuliki mpeni huyu jama kazi

[@kinabeh]

He deserves kupata janta hiyo officially

[@honestdude2]

i nkw this guy his doin gud job..

[@Kagimbi-Kagambi]

Humble family I owe him a coke

[@sadiaabed6687]

Kenya iko raf haswaaaa mabarabara kama town zinfepanuliwa jam ziondike

[@Detective_diarie]

Heroes who are never recognized

[@rameshkoria710]

Shame on cops for this is a job not paid, hope someone will look into this economy help for free.

[@ahmedduale7495]

That is were i grew up

[@abdikadirkaskey9634]

masha Allah

[@sajidesmail1351]

The government should at least help him to cater for school fees for the kids

[@nadiahas]

Wakileta nye nye nye..... Ali anachapaa

[@ahmeddahir1369]

hhhhh yap

[@ojuokgeorge2054]

Ali lazma nimuachiage 20 nikipita Diamond palace