TikToker Mary Musyoka fears missing flight after police block major Nairobi roads
By Steve Ireri, June 25, 2026TikToker Mary Musyoka has expressed concern about making it to the airport on time after finding herself caught up in major traffic disruptions caused by heightened security operations ahead of the June 25 demonstrations.
Speaking in a TikTok video on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the frustrated content creator revealed that she was stuck on Kiambu Road, where a large number of police officers had been deployed in anticipation of the nationwide protests.
According to Mary, she was on her way to catch a flight at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) when she encountered the unexpected security presence.
In the video, the TikToker said she and her companions were forced to reconsider their travel plans after coming across numerous police officers stationed along the route.
“Guys, let me tell you something. So many officers have been dropped here on Kiambu Road. And I have a flight now. I don’t even know how I am going to access the JKIA airport,” she said.
Mary explained that while she was aware that demonstrations had been planned, she had not anticipated the scale of the security deployment she encountered early in the morning.
The TikToker noted that the officers appeared to have been deployed as early as 5 a.m. as authorities prepared for the anticipated protests.
“We knew there were protests, but we did not expect police officers to block roads and be all over. The officers were dropped here at 5 a.m. because of the anticipated protests,” she said.
Faced with uncertainty over which roads remained accessible, Mary turned to her followers for advice on the best route to use in order to reach the airport.
She revealed that some people had already suggested alternative routes, including using the Northern Bypass and passing through Kamakis in an effort to avoid heavily guarded areas.
“Now, please, guys, tell me, how do we go? Which is the easiest route to use? I see someone told me to go back and use Northern Bypass and Kamakis,” she added.
Mary’s concerns came amid widespread reports of road closures and heightened security measures across Nairobi as the country marked the anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z protests.