Transport along Ngong Road near Talanta Stadium was halted on Monday after a boda‑boda rider was reportedly struck and killed by a lorry in an alleged hit‑and‑run incident.

Hundreds of fellow boda‑boda riders gathered at the crash site and blocked the highway, preventing motorists from accessing the affected stretch of Ngong Road.

Some riders began throwing stones at vehicles attempting to pass, prompting a motorist to warn that cars could be damaged if they tried to move through the crowd.

Images obtained by the outlet showed stones deliberately placed on the road, creating a physical barrier that forced drivers to stop or seek alternative routes.

By around 3 p.m., the blocked section had become a no‑go zone, with motorists reporting significant delays and advising others to exercise caution and consider detours.

Police arrived and deployed tear‑gas canisters in an attempt to disperse the crowd, but the protest continued with riders erecting additional barricades.

Ngong Road has seen multiple protests this year, including environmental demonstrations by Greenpeace Africa and earlier boda‑boda actions over fuel prices, highlighting the road’s recurring role in public dissent.