- Popular footage has been filmed showing passengers letting loose while standing in line waiting for a queue to open on a busy road
- The queue hit all the travelers who were leaving Nairobi as well as those who were heading to the locality, leaving many stranded.
- The Kenya Highways Authority (KeNHA) identified lack of discipline as the main reason for the congestion, and urged drivers to follow the traffic directions
The festive season has sent many Kenyans to the countryside to celebrate and spend time with their loved ones.
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As many commuters head to rural areas to escape the city’s congestion, traffic jams have become a common occurrence, especially on busy roads.
One example, seen in a popular clip, occurred on the Nakuru–Salgaa–Mau Summit Road.
The footage showed long-haul buses, shuttles, trucks, and private cars stuck in queues.
What did the passengers do in Salgaa?
Since the traffic was at a standstill, the drivers turned off their engines while waiting for it to open, while the passengers entertained themselves.
Some got down from their buses and cars and started singing and dancing.
Those with speakers played Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) songs, and everyone sang happily as they continued to go around in a circle.
Others looked on in amazement.
The queue affected not only those leaving Nairobi, but also those heading to the capital.
What caused the Salgaa queue?
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) warned Kenyans on December 20 of a significant increase in traffic volume.
They specifically highlighted the congestion on the Nairobi-Nakuru Road and explained the reasons.
“Traffic has caused congestion in various parts of the road, largely due to the misbehavior of drivers crossing. Motorists are reminded not to drive in opposing lanes of two carriageways, even when the traffic on the ramps is moving slowly,” noted KeNHA.
Several hours later, they reported that traffic has returned to normal and asked road users to be patient and disciplined.
“Road users are encouraged to be patient, avoid overlapping, and carefully follow the instructions given by traffic police officers and road managers to avoid long delays. Meanwhile, traffic flow has been successfully controlled in the Salgaa-Kibunja section,” added KeNHA.
Netizens were touched by the video of Salgaa’s condition
People online shared their thoughts, some highlighting the chaos and others making humorous remarks, including references to past tragedies and busy roads.
Its Vee: “What does the first car do anyway?”
John Moses: “Hey Kenya, what car did you come from? The people of Murima are waiting for 25 for us to go up the highway to the dams.”
Ann Williams 🇰🇼: “Then get off, forget the car you were in. And now when the jam opens, once you say, make him come?”
African: “You wait until December before you go home, Kenyans.”
Denocee: “Salgaa way, if you don’t sing gospel, it’s 50/50. When I see this, I remember the Enziu River accident. It’s just that there is no river here.”
6 stars: “Today, Mai Mahiu–Narok–Bomet looks like Thika Highway… lots of private cars. What happens in case jam just to tell the truth.”
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The driver asked the other passengers who shouted at him recklessly and caused chaos and a strange situation.
Moments later, another passenger admitted to stealing the keys during a 15-minute layover to ensure he wouldn’t be left behind while he went to the restroom.
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