Motorists on Mombasa Road took to social media Tuesday morning to decry a massive traffic snarl-up.
Our reporter’s spot check revealed a traffic build-up extending from Athi River, through Kitengela, and Mlolongo, heading towards Nairobi.
“There is a road block at Mlolongo as you head towards the CBD,” a motorist shared online.
The relatively heavy police presence along the busy highway comes as protestors are set to take to the streets in Nairobi.
“Police officers put up road blocks early Tuesday morning. I spotted several road blocks as early as 5 a.m.,” another added.
Youth drawn from various parts of the country are set to take part in the demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024.
Earlier, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki assured Kenyans that the police will remain neutral but firm.
“The National security organs of our country shall remain neutral, apolitical but firm in enforcing the law of our country and no form of lawlessness is going to be entertained whatsoever.
