Editor's Review

The accident blocked the lane of vehicles heading to the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).


A dramatic incident ensued on Thika road after a truck carrying maize and beans overturned on the road.

Reports accessed by Nairobi Leo indicate that the accident occurred shortly past 10 am in Ndarugo - next to Juja.

The lorry is said to have hit the side rail and later overturned.

Videos and images seen by this writer showed motorists looting maize and beans before putting them in their cars and then speeding off.

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The lorry that was carrying maize and beans.

The maize and beans were packed in guinea sacks.

Bodaboda operators were also not left behind as they were spotted carrying their fair share before disappearing with them.

The accident blocked the lane of vehicles heading to the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).

Police arrived at the scene in a bid to restore order as the looting spree continued.

The accident caused a huge traffic snarl-up on Thika Superhighway.

Police were first forced to take control of traffic and ensure the free flow of motor vehicles.

The looting comes at a time when Kenyans have been decrying the high cost of living characterised by the high cost of basic goods.