Transport along Thika Superhighway experienced brief disruptions on the morning of Friday, July 31, 2026, following a man’s jump from the Kahawa Wendani footbridge.
Videos shared on social media showed motorists maintaining a safe distance from the landing site while emergency responders and police secured the area. The man’s body was covered with a white cloth as authorities prepared for its removal.
Traffic officers directed vehicles to use a single lane, causing temporary congestion as they managed the scene and worked to restore normal flow. A crowd of onlookers gathered near the footbridge and along the roadside, drawn by the incident.
Police have not released the identity of the man or details surrounding the circumstances of the jump. Investigations are ongoing.
Background Context
Thika Road remains one of Nairobi’s busiest corridors, accommodating heavy traffic between the city centre and outlying areas. This incident follows a similar disruption on July 14, 2026, when protests halted traffic after a body was found in the Ruiru River near Gwa Kairo Stage.
At that time, residents and boda boda riders blocked sections of the highway, causing severe congestion stretching from Kimbo underpass to the Ruiru Bypass. Authorities directed motorists to use alternative routes to ease the traffic build-up.
