Motorists and passengers traveling along the busy Nakuru–Nairobi highway on Friday, September 26, 2025, were caught in a massive traffic jam after a truck overturned near Gilgil.
The accident happened between Kikopey and St. Mary’s area, leaving both lanes completely blocked.
Thousands of travelers heading to Nairobi and Nakuru were stranded for hours as police officers and first responders tried to clear the road.
Eyewitnesses reported that the truck, which was on its way to Nakuru, suddenly lost control before toppling over.
The vehicle blocked the narrow stretch of the road, creating a gridlock that stretched for several kilometers.
“There are people who have been injured, but movement has completely stopped. Everyone is stuck here, and we are waiting for police to help,” one witness said.
Photos and videos from the scene showed long lines of cars, buses, and trucks stuck in traffic as stranded passengers braved the chilly afternoon weather.
Though the exact number of casualties was not confirmed at the time of reporting, witnesses feared that some passengers might have sustained injuries.
Emergency teams were called in to rush the injured to nearby hospitals.
Police officers also arrived at the scene to help direct traffic once towing vehicles were brought in to remove the overturned truck.
This incident is the latest in a series of traffic snarl-ups that have become common along the Nakuru–Nairobi highway.
Just last month, on August 17, travelers were left stranded for hours at night after heavy rains worsened an already congested section of the road.
Poor visibility and slippery conditions made the situation worse.
The highway remains one of the busiest transport routes in Kenya, linking Nairobi to the western part of the country. With frequent accidents and heavy congestion, many road users have raised concerns over safety and delays.
To address these challenges, the government, through the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), has been working on plans to expand the Nakuru–Nairobi highway and the Rironi–Mau Summit road.
The project is expected to be done under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), meaning motorists will pay toll fees to use the improved road.
However, the project has faced delays and opposition from motorists’ associations who are against the introduction of tolls, arguing that it will increase travel costs.
The accident happened between Kikopey and St. Mary’s area, leaving both lanes completely blocked.
Thousands of travelers heading to Nairobi and Nakuru were stranded for hours as police officers and first responders tried to clear the road.
Eyewitnesses reported that the truck, which was on its way to Nakuru, suddenly lost control before toppling over.
The vehicle blocked the narrow stretch of the road, creating a gridlock that stretched for several kilometers.
“There are people who have been injured, but movement has completely stopped. Everyone is stuck here, and we are waiting for police to help,” one witness said.
Photos and videos from the scene showed long lines of cars, buses, and trucks stuck in traffic as stranded passengers braved the chilly afternoon weather.
Though the exact number of casualties was not confirmed at the time of reporting, witnesses feared that some passengers might have sustained injuries.
Emergency teams were called in to rush the injured to nearby hospitals.
Police officers also arrived at the scene to help direct traffic once towing vehicles were brought in to remove the overturned truck.
This incident is the latest in a series of traffic snarl-ups that have become common along the Nakuru–Nairobi highway.
Just last month, on August 17, travelers were left stranded for hours at night after heavy rains worsened an already congested section of the road.
Poor visibility and slippery conditions made the situation worse.
The highway remains one of the busiest transport routes in Kenya, linking Nairobi to the western part of the country. With frequent accidents and heavy congestion, many road users have raised concerns over safety and delays.
To address these challenges, the government, through the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), has been working on plans to expand the Nakuru–Nairobi highway and the Rironi–Mau Summit road.
The project is expected to be done under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), meaning motorists will pay toll fees to use the improved road.
However, the project has faced delays and opposition from motorists’ associations who are against the introduction of tolls, arguing that it will increase travel costs.
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