Chaos as Boda Boda Riders Burn Down 65-Seater Bus Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

Irate boda boda riders on Sunday evening set ablaze a 65-seater bus after the driver reportedly ran over two people in the Salgaa area in Nakuru County.

According to reports, the accident occurred along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway after the bus, which was heading to Kampala, reportedly struck the duo who were on a motorbike, killing them instantly.

The accident quickly drew the attention of boda boda riders, who beganattacking the bus driver before they went ahead to set the vehicleablaze.

The incident disrupted transport along the ever-busy road, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes. The bus was burnt beyond repair, leaving behind a metallic wreck, but there were no reports of any injuries from the incident.

Footage of the scene, widely shared on social media, showed the bus completely engulfed in flames as people stood at a distance to watch the vehicle burn.

The clips further depicted heavy traffic along the highway, with several vehicles seen lining up as traffic police moved in to address the situation.