Kaduna keke driving game
Drive a maruwa from Kawo to Kakuri. Carry passengers past Sultan Bello Mosque, Lugard Hall and the Central Market, cross the Kaduna River, and finish the shift with the biggest fare. Centre of learning: Kawo to Kakuri, past Lugard Hall and over the Kaduna River.
The Kaduna route
- Kawo Flyover (Kawo): under the flyover
- Ali Akilu Road (Sultan Bello): mosque road
- Independence Way (Murtala Square): Lugard Hall · parade ground
- Yakubu Gowon Way (Kaduna Poly): Government House
- Ahmadu Bello Way (Central Market): market stretch
- Constitution Road (Stadium): Ahmadu Bello Stadium
- Junction Road (Kaduna Bridge): over the Kaduna River
- Kachia Road (Kakuri): textile mills
Kaduna landmarks you drive past
- Kawo Flyover: mind your head
- Sultan Bello Mosque: Ali Akilu Road
- Murtala Square: parade ground
- Lugard Hall: the old Northern House of Assembly
- Kaduna Polytechnic: Kaduna Poly main gate
- Government House: Sir Kashim Ibrahim House
- Kaduna Central Market: Ahmadu Bello Way
- Ahmadu Bello Stadium: Constitution Road
- Kaduna River: Kaduna North to Kaduna South
- Kaduna Textiles: Kakuri mills
Bus stops
Kawo → Sultan Bello → Murtala Square → Kaduna Poly → Central Market → Stadium → Kaduna Bridge → Kakuri, then round again.
How to play
- Steer
- Move across five lanes with ← → (or A and D), or the on-screen arrows. Swipe on a phone.
- Gas and brake
- Hold ↑ to speed up and ↓ to brake. Space hops over potholes; H sounds the horn to clear the road.
- Carry passengers
- Brake in a yellow bay to load up to three passengers, then stop in the green bay at their destination to collect the fare.
- Stay alive
- Dodge buses, okadas, tankers and people crossing. Close calls, coins, cash and power-ups raise your shift score.
Frequently asked questions
Which roads do you drive in Kaduna?
Kawo Flyover, Ali Akilu Road, Independence Way, Yakubu Gowon Way, Ahmadu Bello Way, Constitution Road, Junction Road, Kachia Road, looping round for another lap.
Which Kaduna landmarks are in the game?
Kawo Flyover, Sultan Bello Mosque, Murtala Square, Lugard Hall, Kaduna Polytechnic, Government House, Kaduna Central Market, Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna River, Kaduna Textiles.
What is a maruwa?
Maruwa is what Ilorin and much of Northern Nigeria call the keke napep: the yellow three-wheeled auto rickshaw that carries passengers across Nigerian towns. In Maruwa Drive you work a full shift behind its handlebars.
Is Maruwa Drive free to play?
Yes. Maruwa Drive is free and runs in any modern web browser on phone, tablet or computer. There is nothing to download, and you can install it to your home screen to play offline.
How do I play?
Steer across five lanes with the arrow keys or on-screen buttons, hold gas to speed up and brake to stop. Brake in a yellow bay to pick passengers up, in a green bay to drop them off and collect fares, and avoid crashing into traffic, potholes and people crossing.
Which cities can I drive in?
Ilorin in Kwara State, Abeokuta in Ogun State and Kaduna in Kaduna State. Each city has its own streets, landmarks, roads, bus stops and best score.