Traffic snarl up after truck kills four cows along Mai Mahiu road

A speeding lorry hit and killed the animals on Friday morning as they crossed the road prompting the protesters to block the road.

Some cows were also injured caused a huge jam stretching many kilometers.

Security officials are on the ground to negotiate with the herders to open the area.

The road between Mai Mahiu and Suswa has been earmarked for redesign which could end the traffic snarl ups due to the narrow road.

The 40-kilometre stretch has been prone to costly closures over time.

There have been instances where fault lines have occurred and cut off the road.

KENHA said the redesign and reconstruction of the road is expected to cost Sh13 billion.