Motorists traveling along the Narok-Suswa highway were caught up in a traffic gridlock as traffic flow was paralyzed at Duka Moja area, near Suswa Town.
This is after herders blocked the road in protest of the death of their livestock that was allegedly run over by a vehicle.
The residents alleged that at least 30 sheep were run over by a government vehicle.
The incident caused traffic congestion along the busy highway leaving motorists stranded.
In videos seen by The Kenya Times, protesters had barricaded the road and lit tyres in the middle of the road, creating an additional barrier for traffic. Fire and huge smoke could be seen billowing from the scene.
Traffic Snarl-Up on Narok-Suswa Highway as Herders Block Road
The footage also shows extensive queues of vehicles stretching along the Highway. The gridlock included small cars, passenger vehicles, buses, trucks, and lorries loaded with goods, all immobilized in the chaotic scene.