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Dozens of buses heading to Western Kenya stranded on Waiyaki Way

Police argue with the youthful protesters at Kangemi during the 35th Saba Saba Day. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

Traffic was interrupted along the busy Waiyaki Way that links Nairobi to the Rift Valley, Western and Nyanza regions, with police officers setting up roadblocks at Kangemi and Westlands areas.

Vehicles were not allowed to access the Nairobi Central Business District, leading to hundreds of Kenyans who were heading to work and other businesses being stranded, while others opted to head back home for their safety.

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