Motorists experienced a major gridlock for several hours on Friday, August 15, into Saturday, August 16, along the Nairobi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha highway at Mai Mahiu. The traffic jam, stretching over 21 kilometres, was primarily caused by lane indiscipline and overlapping drivers, forcing many to spend the night on the road.

• The gridlock spanned over 21 kilometres, blocking the entire single carriageway in both directions.
• The situation escalated, with images showing private and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), including long-distance buses, stranded.
• Similar traffic congestion was reported on the Kisumu-Ahero road due to a funeral procession and on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway near Mazeras.