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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has advised motorists against using the Nakuru-Nairobi highway over an accident that has caused a heavy traffic snarl-up.
In a statement on its official Twitter handle, the government road agency said there was congestion due to a traffic incident near the rail over road bridge between Gilgil turn-off and the weighbridge.
It said the police were working to restore normalcy.
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The gridlock started at 7pm on Friday, September 2, leaving hundreds of motorists stranded.
Some passengers who boarded matatus along the highway opted to alight and walk to their destinations.
In other news, a video showing a traffic officer energetically directing traffic went viral.
The clip, shared by the National Police Service, depicted Corporal Denis Ouko standing by the side of the road as he urged motorists to speed off.
He reinforced his message by lifting his leg to imitate a driver stepping on the gas. The traffic officer then waved his arms animatedly before making the speeding gesture with his foot.
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People watching his antics seemed amused, and one bystander stepped forward to imitate Ouko. However, the officer pushed him back, perhaps seeing that the man was not wearing a reflective jacket.
His antics had the person filming the incident in stitches.
Many Kenyans online lauded Ouko's passion for the work, and a viral TikToker @litboy tracked down the cop and awarded him.
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