Transport along the bustling Nairobi-Mombasa highway has come to a standstill due to a protest by bodaboda operators. On Wednesday, the operators blocked the Mombasa-bound lane at Mlolongo, significantly disrupting traffic flow.
The protest stems from the recent torching of several motorbikes belonging to their colleagues during anti-government demonstrations in the town on Tuesday, where police reported that five motorbikes were set ablaze. As a result, many motorists have been rerouted to the Nairobi Expressway to avoid the congestion.