The UK and US have issued travel bans to the country because of Covid-19 and other security concerns. Footage obtained by Muhabarishaji.com shows Jane Mugo alighting from … traffic Crowdsourcing traffic app Ma3Route indicated that traffic was backed up along Eastern bypass and Kangundo Road. Following the release of the H1’2021 results by Kenyan insurance firms, the Cytonn Financial Services Research Team undertook an analysis on the financial performance of the listed insurance companies and the key factors that drove the performance of the sector. According to Diana, the police asked them to spend the night in the traffic since they were found on the road past curfew hours. Very heavy traffic with police stopping every single car on the service lane for inspection,” Said one person. For a long time, the Greeks, Romans, Portuguese, British, French and other Dutch came to the East African coast to trade. Traffic Thika Road 'Aaai, we are tired' Willy Paul tells President Uhuru as ... The revolution is starting at Thika Road, where Uhuru authorized a road-block for police to extort Kenyans stuck in traffic due to a misguided curfew. Yesterday, a huge caravan of vehicles was stuck in the traffic after the police decided to block the movement of vehicles past the curfew time. Things get Thika: From a highway to the future to a ... An irate mob blocked blocked the superhighway and engaged police in runnig battles on Sunday, 29 March 2020 Pulse Live Kenya Abrupt curfew-enforcement police roadblocks catch ... Motorists caught up in the COVID-19 night curfew of 8pm to 4am in Nairobi were on Saturday forced to stay on the road until after 11pm. According to the source, a truck accidentally rammed into a police lorry which had been parked across the road hitting several GK land cruisers hence injuring some officers. As soon as the chaos broke out, message went round on social media, warning motorists to avoid Thika road. Not even ambulances, private security guards or people with essential service passes, which by law are allowed to work within the 8pm to 4am curfew, were spared. This means that by the time a tanker makes one trip to Uganda by road, the MV Uhuru Ship will have made six trips. The most immediately affected are Enterprise Road, Jogoo Road and Outering. A couple that was stuck in traffic with a sick child along Thika Road on Saturday night says their appeals to police fell on deaf ears. This led to the development of trade routes, trading centres which expanded up the African continent for exploration by David Livingstone, John Speke, Johann Rebmann, Morton Stanley and Mungo Park, and missionary work as a result of … 36-Year-Old Man Shot In Face, Killed Inside Olney Home, Philadelphia Police SayPolice say the man's 43-year-old girlfriend was in the house and may have shot him in … Roadblocks erected on major roads in the city including Thika Superhighway, Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road, Jogoo Road, and Lang’ata Road caused massive traffic snarl-ups stretching several kilometers. Kenyans voiced their displeasure online. HAPPENING NOW: Curfew enforcement exercise by the police leaves motorists stranded along Thika Road. Some essential services providers such as ambulances having a hard time maneuvering through the snarl up. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. By: Yvonne Atieno @MountKenyaTimes Nairobi Regional Commissioner James Kianda has asked Kenyans to plan their movements to avoid being caught violating curfe File NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 18- Motorists caught up in the COVID-19 night curfew of 8pm to 4am in Nairbi were forced to stay on the road until after 11pm. The roadblock had been mounted in the Roasters area to enable police to implement the Covid-19 pandemic containment measures and in particular the curfew rules. He said the police service acknowledges the inconvenience the traffic might have caused to road users. The road is expected to ease traffic in Thika as well as open up the remote area of Juja Farm and Athi. “Yesterday’s (Saturday’s) traffic snarl-up along Thika Road was occasioned by efforts of our police officers to strictly enforce the curfew restrictions, and we acknowledge the inconvenience this may have caused the road users,” he said. Thousands of motorists and passengers were caught up in a Nairobi-wide lockdown on the night of Saturday, April 17, after police moved to enforce the 8 pm to 4 am curfew. The revolution is starting at Thika Road, where Uhuru authorized a road-block for police to extort Kenyans stuck in traffic due to a misguided curfew. According to Nation, the 14-seater was heading to Nairobi when it collided head-on with the truck resulting to the death of the three students and the driver.. Shikondi urged drivers to exercise caution on the roads and explained … Officers lined up on Thika Road to enforce the curfew that starts at 8pm, but Kasarani OCPD Peter Mwanzo said they will give motorists an hour extension and set up roadblocks at 9pm. two wrongs don’t make a right.” kenya human rights commission added, “it’s unconscionable that thousands of kenyans have been prevented from reaching their homes in the pretext of curfew enforcement. According to the officers, the fires were also meant to keep motorists arrested for breaking the curfew rules warm until 4 a.m. Nyaga had insisted that motorists who would be found flouting curfew rules would spend the night on road. PAY ATTENTION: Help us change more … Also those classified under essential services were blocked in … Videos and pictures posted on social media showed ambulances struggling to manoeuvre through the snarl-up. Along Thika Road, the roadblock caused a traffic snarl-up that stretched from the NYS drift all the way to Pangani.Other road blocks were mounted at Kayole Junction, Wilson Airport, Lang’ata Road, Mwiki, Kasarani, Junction Mall, Coptic Hospital, … The motorist reportedly became impatient when the traffic officer blocked one of the lanes for a long time, forcing him to push his way through. Kenyans on social media widely shared one photo of a bus barricading a fleet of cars cramped up along the major highway leading up to the Garden City Mall area. File image of past protests along Thika superhighway. The other showed traffic at a standstill heading into the tunnel for Pangani/Forest Road, with citizens walking towards the tunnel. Thousands of motorists and passengers were caught up in a Nairobi-wide lockdown on the night of Saturday, April 17, after police moved to enforce the 8 pm to 4 am curfew.. Several major roads leading in the city including Thika Road, Langata Road, Mombasa Road, Waiyaki Way and Jogoo Road had police roadblocks causing major traffic gridlock, with … imagine essential workers caught in that traffic; kids and sick people caught in that traffic. Traffic on Thika Road [Photo/Couurtesy] Motorists flouting curfew rules risk their insurance claims being rejected, the Association of Kenya … Many motorists and commuters shared videos of the incident on social media explaining the situation especially on Thika Road where no movement was barely taking place even for essential workers or services such as ambulances. ViaMichelin provides details of incidents that may affect road traffic in Thika that include: road closures, lane restrictions, accidents, roadworks, weather, special events (e.g. “thika road is like a bad movie. Police block major roads in the capital Nairobi to enforce an overnight ban on movement. Victor Bwire: Mr President, Review The Curfew Hours, Kenyans Are Suffering. Nairobi-based p rivate detective Jane Mugo on April 17 confronted police officers at the Thika Superhighway roadblock after motorists were blocked from using the road for hours.. Police officers had mounted a roadblock at the busy highway on Saturday night to enforce the 8 pm – 4 am curfew. One motorist posted a video online saying, "I am now on Thika Road and the police have blocked the road because it's past curfew time. Two police officers and three civilians were on yesterday night injured when a lorry rammed into a roadblock mounted along Thika Road. They (police) have told us we will sleep on the road until 4 am." Roadblocks erected on major roads in the city including Thika Superhighway, Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road, Jogoo Road, and Lang’ata Road caused massive traffic snarl-ups stretching several kilometers. Easy to understand pictograms are displayed on your map. Subscribe to NTV Kenya channel for latest Kenyan news today and everyday. According to the police, the bonfires were meant to keep curfew violators warm as they spend the night on the road. To transport fuel by road from Kisumu to Uganda takes 72 hours because of the long queues at the Malaba border. Thika Road: Police Light Bonfire to Keep Curfew Violators Warm: "Kuni ni Mingi" Monday, April 19, 2021 at 7:52 AM by Jackson Otukho - In a video circulating on social media, a police officer is seen drawing wood from a police vehicle and adding it to the fire as the curfew violators stand around it Hundreds of motorists were caught in a traffic jam stretching several kimometers in various parts of Nairobi on April 17, 2021 when police mounted roadblocks to enforce the COVID-19 night curfew that starts at 8pm to 4am. Thousands of kenyans are still stuck in traffic along the busy Thika super highway, with hours past curfew.According to K24 Digital, Thika super highway is a no go zone as thousands still remain stranded along the busy road.The cause of the long queues of vehicles still remains unknown, with less information given as to what country have led to the tiresome traffic. According to sources, police erected the roadblocks to trap users who had flouted the 8pm curfew orders. Traffic jam on Thika Road caused by police roadblocks Last night, what had initially been framed by government propagandists as a coordinated operation by the Ministry of Interior, to enforce (misguided) curfew guidelines spelt out by President Uhuru Kenyatta on March 27th, turned out to be a big embarrassment with the government left with […] In a video shared by NTV, the officers, led by Kasarani OCPD Peter Nyaga, can be seen setting up bonfires on the side of the road ready for the night vigil. The motorists according to police, “intentionally defied curfew guidelines but later pleaded ignorance despite what is expected of them.” The curfew has worsened the situation as motorists stay longer on the road. A large number of drivers and travelers were up to speed in a Nairobi-wide lockdown the evening of Saturday, April 17, after police moved to authorize the 8 pm to 4 am curfew. On a normal morning, Thika Road is characterized by heavy inbound traffic as most of the commuters head to work in Nairobi CBD and its environs. Citing 8pm curfew rules, security officers were adamant that residents would not be let through until 4am when the curfew ends. The shocking incident comes a few days after another rogue lorry driver rammed into a police vehicle that had blocked Thika Road to punish curfew violators and injured several police officers. Nairobi — Motorists caught up in the COVID-19 night curfew of 8 pm to 4 am in Nairobi were forced to stay on the road until after 11 pm. - As soon as the 8pm curfew began on Saturday, April 17, police officers mounted roadblocks on various roads in Nairobi - Thika Road was the most affected as hundreds of motorists decried heavy traffic jam - Many Kenyans were infuriated by the occurrence and said it was counterproductive in the war against COVID-19. A police road block. A motorist caught up in the night crackdown along Thika Road posted a video of her self in the thick saying, "the police have blocked the road because it's past curfew time. This has seen the rights group ask the Ministry of Health to review proposed enforcement methods of the 8pm – 4am curfew in Nairobi. Motorists in Nairobi were Saturday night forced to stay on the road for several hours after they … Traffic along the Thika Superhighway as well as Kiambu and Forest Roads has also been affected, with the entry to Forest Road closed and motorists advised to use alternative routes. Nairobi — Motorists caught up in the COVID-19 night curfew of 8 pm to 4 am in Nairobi were forced to stay on the road until after 11 pm. In a coordinated operation, police mounted major roadblocks on major roads on Thika Superhighway, Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road, Jogoo Road, Lang’ata Road among others causing major traffic snarl-ups stretching several kilometers. Nairobi-based p rivate detective Jane Mugo on April 17 confronted police officers at the Thika Superhighway roadblock after motorists were blocked from using the road for hours.. Police officers had mounted a roadblock at the busy highway on Saturday night to enforce the 8 pm – 4 am curfew. Police block major roads in Nairobi to enforce curfew rules Nairobi residents headed home on Saturday evening were met with a rude shock after the police shut down major routes including Thika Road. Rwanda Imposes 10pm Curfew As The Country Battles Fresh Wave Of Covid-19 Infection ... “Unusually high police presence on Thika Road near Safari Park. According to him, the Saturday night traffic snarl-up on Thika Road was occasioned by officers, who were out on orders to strictly enforce curfew restrictions. In average, one can wait for a matatu for almost 2hours, a matatu which they do not even know if it will come. The roadblock had been mounted in the Roasters area to enable police to implement the Covid-19 pandemic containment measures and in particular the curfew rules. Traffic along Thika Super Highway has eased up after Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) opened up the service lanes at the Garden City. A police road block. Thousands of motorists in Nairobi were on Saturday night stuck on the roads for several hours after they were caught up in the 8 pm to 4 am curfew. Thika Road Is Not Blocked Over Protests- Police. LitKenya.com aims to delight our consumers through original, relevant, concise and engaging content. Bahati and Diana. Because drivers from the affected areas are seeing the effects of trying to avoid Mombasa Road, they then spill onto Thika Road to try and escape the pressure these roads have been soaking up. In the morning, traffic begins at Roysambu as early as 6am and sometimes it … Two police officers and three civilians were on Monday night injured when a lorry rammed into a roadblock mounted along Thika Road, Nairobi. Kenyans Angry at the Government over Roadblocks Sad state of affairs as it’s reported that Police blocked Thika Road, Waiyaki Way and Kangundo Road during Curfew Rush Hour with the sick in ambulances and in cars. ViaMichelin provides details of incidents that may affect road traffic in Nairobi that include: road closures, lane restrictions, accidents, roadworks, weather, special events (e.g. File image of past protests along Thika superhighway. Macharia’s remarks come a day after an uproar over a snarl-up at Thika Road on Sunday night where both residents and essential service providers were stuck on several roads, including the superhighway. Nairobi residents were last night caught unawares by curfew-enforcement roadblocks abruptly erected by police. Hundreds of motorists have been left stranded on Nairobi highways after police reportedly closed off roads at the start of the 8 pm curfew. Many motorists were angry after being caught up in a huge traffic jam on Thika Road on Saturday night after the police mounted a surprise Covid roadblock. “Going forward, our traffic management will be reviewed and enhanced to facilitate smooth transition into curfew hours,” he said in a statement issued Sunday. PHOTO: COURTESY. Thousands of motorists in Nairobi were on Saturday night stuck on the roads for several hours after they were caught up in the 8 pm to 4 am curfew. Other 10 students were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment and the high school administration was also alerted about the accident. In a coordinated operation, police mounted major roadblocks on major roads on Thika Superhighway, Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road, Jogoo Road, Lang’ata Road among others causing major traffic […] The police had, for the second consecutive day, imposed a barricade on Thika Road that brought all traffic to a complete standstill. A fatal accident occurred at Thika road yesterday night which reportedly resulted in the death of some police officers. Thousands of motorists and passengers were caught up in a Nairobi-wide lockdown on the night of Saturday, April 17, after police moved to enforce the 8 pm to 4 am curfew. Several major roads leading in the city including Thika Road, Langata Road, Mombasa Road, Waiyaki Way and Jogoo Road had police roadblocks causing major traffic gridlock, with … After Kenyans were stuck for hours along Thika Road on Saturday night, the Ministry o Interior has come out to urge them to resect curfew hours. public events). 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