Chaos as residents scramble for milk after lorry accident on Thika Road
By William Muthama, September 18, 2026It was a moment of joy for some residents but a setback for the milk transporter after a lorry carrying milk overturned along Thika Road near Kimbo.
The accident left boxes and packets of milk scattered around the scene, attracting a large crowd of residents and passers-by who quickly moved in to collect the products.
The unusual scramble comes amid concerns over milk shortages in parts of Kenya, with consumers facing challenges accessing some milk products in shops and supermarkets.
What started as an accident soon turned into a dramatic scene, with people seen picking up milk from different parts of the area.
Several residents were captured carrying boxes of milk away from the scene, while others collected individual packets scattered along the roadside.
Some appeared to be in high spirits as they walked away with their unexpected find, with a number of people seen carrying two boxes for themselves.
Residents cross road to collect milk
The overturned lorry attracted people from different walks of life, with pedestrians, motorists and boda boda riders among those who gathered at the scene.
Some residents crossed the busy road to reach the opposite side, where more boxes and packets of milk had reportedly been scattered after the lorry overturned.
Boda boda riders were also seen joining the scramble, with some still wearing their helmets as they moved around collecting the milk.
Others appeared to have been going about their usual activities before stopping after noticing the accident and the products scattered around the area.
The crowd spread across the scene as people searched for milk, with some carrying boxes while others picked up packets and moved away.
The sight of people carrying boxes and packets created scenes of excitement, with some residents appearing happy as they left the area with their collections.
Scramble comes amid Milk shortage
The incident occurred at a time when concerns over milk availability have been reported in Kenya, adding another dimension to the unusual scenes witnessed along Thika Road.
Some people appeared determined to get as much milk as they could carry, while others settled for individual packets.
Videos and images from the scene showed people moving in different directions, with several carrying boxes away from the overturned lorry.
Some crossed the highway to access milk that had scattered further from the accident site, while others remained close to the lorry collecting what they could.