Motorists Stranded for Hours as Gridlock Paralyses Nairobi–Nakuru Highway
Reacting to the gridlock, KeNHA provided alternative routes for motorists travelling to Nairobi and Nakuru...
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Hundreds of motorists were stranded for over 10 hours on the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway after a massive traffic jam began on Thursday, August 28, at 8:30 PM. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) confirmed the gridlock stretching between Naivasha and Kikopey, urging motorists to use alternative routes.
- The congestion was attributed to lane indiscipline, an unusually high volume of vehicles, and attendees departing the National Youth Service (NYS) pass-out parade in Gilgil.
- KeNHA expressed regret and is working with traffic police to ease the situation, while urging drivers to observe lane discipline.
- Long-distance bus companies have issued advisories due to delayed departures and arrivals, affecting even school students returning for reopening.
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