Hundreds of long-distance drivers protested at the Kenya Pipeline Eldoret hub over alleged corruption involving customs officials, disrupting operations and blocking access to the facility.

• Drivers accused customs staff of extortion, claiming they face fees up to Ksh2,000 per loading, severely impacting their earnings.
• The protest was led by the Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association, with further support from the Motorists Association of Kenya condemning police extortion tactics.
• Drivers highlighted that traffic policing has become predatory, with officers creating false speed limits and demanding 'protection fees'.