Thousands of motorists, including Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, were stuck for hours in a major traffic jam at the Salgaa section of the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway on Thursday, September 11. The gridlock stretched for several kilometres, disrupting transport along the key northern corridor and leading to frustration among commuters.

• Senator Khalwale described the congestion as a "perennial nightmare", calling for a dual carriageway as the only solution.
• The exact cause of the traffic at Salgaa was not reported, but motorists were advised to use alternative routes such as Njoro/Molo or Kabarak-Ravine.
• This incident followed another jam on the same day along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway in the Mai Mahiu section, stretching from Mutarakwa.

A fatal head-on collision involving a matatu and two trucks occurred on September 10 at Chimoi along the Webuye–Eldoret highway, resulting in the death of a driver. The Public Service Vehicle (PSV) matatu was severely damaged, while the trucks sustained minor damage.

• The deceased was identified as a member of the Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association of Kenya (LoDDCA) and was traveling to Mombasa.
• The LoDDCA Board confirmed the passing of their member, Kiiyo, expressing deep sadness.
• This accident follows another head-on collision on September 10 at Kijabe Junction on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, highlighting a recent increase in road accidents across the country.

The Kenyan government is implementing new regulations for boda boda riders, including mandatory uniforms and SACCO membership, to curb lawlessness and improve sector accountability. This follows a meeting between Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda and the National Boda Boda Association leadership in Nairobi.

• All boda boda riders will soon be required to wear county-specific uniforms and join Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs).
• The Boda-Boda Safety Association of Kenya (BAK), chaired by Kevin Mbadi, has partnered with lawyers to offer free legal services to aggrieved riders nationwide.
• The boda boda sector supports approximately 1.6 million riders, including nearly 1.3 million young people, making it a significant source of employment in Kenya.