Suspected goons bring traffic to a halt on Thika Road at Pangani
By Valerian Khakayi, July 3, 2026Traffic along Thika Road has been disrupted on Friday, July 3, 2026, after suspected goons blocked the highway near Pangani, leaving hundreds of motorists stranded in a major traffic snarl.
In a video seen by K24 Digital, several vehicles and motorists are seen stranded in heavy traffic near the Pangani footbridge after the group blocked the busy road.
The footage shows traffic stretching along the highway as private vehicles, public service vehicles and other motorists remain at a standstill.
Some road users are seen waiting for the situation to clear before proceeding with their journeys.
The incident has caused significant disruption to traffic flow on one of Nairobi’s busiest highways, with commuters experiencing delays during the blockade.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet clear, and it is not known what prompted the suspected goons to block the road.
By the time of publication, authorities had not issued an official statement on the incident. There were also no immediate reports of injuries or arrests.
Motorists using Thika Road are advised to exercise caution and seek alternative routes where possible as traffic continues to build up around the affected area.
K24 Digital will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Thika Road traffic
The latest incident comes days after traffic along Nairobi’s Outer Ring Road was brought to a standstill on Friday, June 26, 2026, after suspected goons staged demonstrations around Kiamaiko Bridge and the Kariobangi Roundabout, disrupting movement and targeting motorists.
Witnesses said the group barricaded sections of the road, robbed motorists and passengers, and pelted moving vehicles with stones, forcing many drivers to abandon the route.
Several motorists warned others to avoid the area, particularly those travelling from the Nairobi CBD, Thika Road, and Outering Road towards Kariobangi, Kiamaiko, and Allsops.
“If you are coming from town, Thika Road or Outering Road, Kiamaiko Bridge and Huruma Mosque are a no-go zone. Be alert and extra careful,” one motorist cautioned as the situation unfolded.
“As of now, avoid Outering Road at the Kariobangi Roundabout. Suspected goons are demonstrating, robbing motorists, and pelting vehicles with projectiles. The National Police Service urgently needs to deploy additional officers to the area,” road safety lobby group Sikika Road Safety said.