Protests Erupt on Thika Superhighway as Residents Clash With Police, Reason Revealed

 Traffic on the Thika superhighway faced disruptions on Wednesday due to demonstrations by residents of Githurai 45.

During the protest, the residents blocked the highway with rocks, stopping vehicles and forcing drivers to find other routes.They were frustrated with the government's failure to address flooding caused by heavy rains, leaving their homes flooded.

Videos of the confrontation between residents and police officers circulated widely, attracting the attention of stranded motorists.Police used tear gas to disperse the residents, leading to further chaos and forcing passengers to leave their vehicles and walk to their destinations.

The protests occurred amidst ongoing heavy rains, which have caused flooding in various parts of Nairobi, leaving many houses submerged.Transportation in the city has been severely affected by the rains, making it difficult for motorists to reach their destinations.

The demonstrations occurred shortly after the Kenya Red Cross rescued 18 people, including 11 adults and 7 children, from floodwaters in the Mradi area of Mathare.

"The rainfall has affected numerous areas in the city, and life-saving efforts are ongoing in other parts of the country," the Kenya Red Cross stated.