A major traffic disruption hit motorists along the busy Thika Superhighway on Tuesday July 14, after authorities temporarily closed a section of the road near Rurie, close to Ruiru, following the discovery of a body in a nearby river. The closure was effected to allow emergency responders, police officers and other relevant agencies to safely
Dr Luchetu Likaka The tragic death of a young student allegedly thrown from a moving Nicco Sacco matatu along Thika Road is not an isolated incident. It is the latest chapter in a long and disturbing pattern of violence, recklessness, and impunity that has become normalized within sections of Kenya’s public transport industry. Reports indicate
Traffic in Nairobi and surrounding regions remained normal on Monday morning despite isolated reports of tension and minor disruptions along parts of the Thika Road. According to a Monday Security and Traffic Advisory, no major security incidents had been reported across Nairobi, with smooth movement recorded along key highways and roads, including Ngong Road, Lang’ata