Motorists have been warned against using the Nairobi-Nakuru highway due to heavy traffic congestion being experienced at a section of the highway.
In a statement on Friday, December 20, St. John Ambulance indicated that there is a traffic snarl-up along the Limuru to Mahi Mahiu stretch and also between Kimende and Flyover.
"There is heavy traffic congestion along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway between Kimende and Flyover and also along the Limuru - Maimahiu stretch. Avoid the area if you can," read part of the statement.
In photos and videos obtained by Nairobileo.co.ke, traffic was at a standstill as vehicles overlapped, blocking the oncoming lane and making it inaccessible.
Some motorists and travellers were seen stepping out of their vehicles, leaving them stranded on the road.
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This comes even as a number of Kenyans travel upcountry for the Christmas and New Year festivities.
Speaking on Thursday, December 19, Prime Cabinet Secretary and acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi declared that there will be an increased police presence on major highways.
The Prime CS noted that the police will ensure compliance with traffic rules even as he directed a crackdown on unlicensed and unroadworthy Public Service Vehicles (PSVs).
"I urge Kenyans in this festive season, especially public service vehicle drivers, to be careful and drive safely to ensure the safety of our people," Mudavadi remarked.
