National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has castigated the destruction of the Nairobi Expressway barriers at Mlolongo toll station in Machakos County by Azimio protestors.
Ichung’wah in a statement via Twitter on Wednesday, July 12 called on the protestors to stop destroying property while terming it madness.
The Kikuyu MP asked the media not to blame the police if they disperse the protestors from the road.
“This madness by all means must stop. Is this a peaceful protest/procession? And the Media will blame the police for dispersing “peaceful demonstrators”,” Ichung’wah stated.
Mojo Expressway, the company that is managing the expressway, has temporarily closed the road and advised motorists to seek alternative entry and exit routes.
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"We regret to inform you that a section of the Nairobi Expressway toll services has been temporarily halted at Mlolongo, Syokimau, and SGR Toll Stations due to the ongoing demonstrations. Efforts are underway to restore normalcy to the road," Mojo Expressway said in a statement.
The company added, "For your safety, we urge all motorists plying the Westlands-Mlolongo route to exit from JKIA, and Mlolongo-Westlands bound motorists may safely join the road from JKIA Toll Station."
Mojo Expressway further asked Kenyans to contact the company in case of an accident or any incident on the road.
"In case of an incident or accident, call the 24/7 rescue hotline on 0111 039888," the company advised.
This comes as the Azimio la Umoja coalition is continuing with anti-government demonstrations across the country.
Protests have been witnessed in Mombasa, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, and even some parts of Western Kenya.
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