Traffic Disruption in Nairobi as Protests Erupt
The route is a highly vital artery in the Nairobi metropolitan area, serving as a critical commercial, residential, and agricultural corridor...
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Limuru Road experienced significant traffic disruptions on Monday, May 25, following a protest by boda boda operators.
- Over 100 operators blocked a section of the road near City Park Market.
- The protest was organized by boda boda operators against alleged harassment by county government enforcement officers.
- The disruption began in Westlands and moved towards Nairobi's Central Business District earlier in the day.
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