Heavy traffic on city roads a day after demonstrations

Others who spoke to The Standard said they missed crucial appointments on Monday, including court sessions and medical attention.

"I was supposed to go for a check-up at Kenyatta National Hospital on Monday but I couldn't because of the demonstrations, It might take another two weeks for me to see the doctor," one of the residents who was caught up in the snarl-up said.

The anti-government protests were called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga challenging the Ruto administration to lower the cost of living among other issues.

On Monday evening hundreds of other commuters in the city-outbound train were forced to spend about an hour in the coaches after some rowdy youths blocked the railway line at Donholm stage.

This forced the train to change the route back to the city centre at around 7pm where the passengers were forced to find other means to the estates.

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has announced that the protests will go on every Monday until the government bows to pressure.