Traffic snarl-up as sand transporters block Mombasa Road
A map showing a section of Mombasa Road at Kautandini, Makueni County, where sand transporters are protesting alleged harassment by county officials. GRAPHIC | GOOGLE MAPS
Sand transporters have blocked Mombasa Road at Kautandini near Salama Town to protest harassment by Makueni County officials.
The protest, which started at 1am Friday, has caused a major traffic snarl-up on Mombasa Road.
According to the police, the transporters cite harassment by the county officials over harvesting and transportation of sand.
Salama Traffic Base Commander Joseph Nyasili said no vehicles are moving as the transporters have used their trucks to block the busy highway.
"They say that they will not open the road until they are addressed by Makueni governor," he told Nation on phone.
