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Heavy traffic on Mai Mahiu escarpment after multiple car accidents
04th August, 2026 02:54 PM
Heavy traffic has been reported along the Mai Mahiu Escarpment Road after a crash involving two trucks and a private car partially blocked the busy highway on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
The accident left one of the trucks completely blocking the road, according to the Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association. The crash has caused major delays as motorists struggle to pass through the affected section.
“JUST IN: ACCIDENT ALERT There has been an accident along the Mai Mahiu escarpment involving 2 trucks and a private vehicle. One of the trucks has completely blocked the road,” the Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association said.
Reports from the scene indicated that several people were believed to be trapped inside the wreckage. However, authorities have not confirmed the reports or given details on the number of people who may have been injured or killed.
The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association issued an accident alert, warning motorists about the crash involving the two trucks and a private car. The association said one truck had completely blocked the road.
Motorists face delays along busy route
The incident has affected traffic along the A8 South Rironi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha Road, which is an important route linking Nairobi to the Rift Valley and western Kenya. The road also connects to the Mai Mahiu-Narok Road.
Motorists using private vehicles have been advised to consider alternative routes as traffic continues to build up along the Mai Mahiu Escarpment. One option is the Nairobi-Kinangop-Naivasha route through the Old Nakuru Highway, Limuru, Kimende and Njabini.
However, motorists using the alternative routes are expected to encounter increased traffic due to the diversion. Drivers have therefore been urged to plan their journeys carefully while the situation along the Mai Mahiu Escarpment remains affected.
The Suswa-Ewaso Kedong-Ngong Road remains passable for light vehicles, offering another option for motorists seeking to avoid the affected section. Drivers heading between Nairobi and Narok or other parts of the South Rift have also been advised to exercise caution.
Kijabe Road is another possible route for motorists, although it remains heavily congested. The road is considered more suitable for smaller private vehicles as traffic continues to affect the Mai Mahiu route.
