In a notice released on Tuesday, March 31, the association urged motorists to exercise extreme caution, especially when traveling through specific sections believed to be dangerous.
According to the association, criminals have been targeting motorists along the stretch between Ntulele and Ewuor Ekule, near the Pirnyiny area.
According to the association, criminals have been targeting motorists along the stretch between Ntulele and Ewuor Ekule, near the Pirnyiny area.
The attackers are said to be using a worrying tactic of placing large stones on climbing lanes, forcing vehicles to slow down or stop. Once drivers are immobilized, the suspects reportedly ambush them and rob them of their valuables.
The association revealed that the situation may have already turned deadly, with reports indicating that one driver was allegedly killed after attempting to remove stones blocking the road.
The association revealed that the situation may have already turned deadly, with reports indicating that one driver was allegedly killed after attempting to remove stones blocking the road.
The attackers are believed to be armed with machetes and other crude weapons, making the encounters extremely risky for unsuspecting motorists.
In its advisory, the association emphasized the importance of vigilance among travelers. Drivers have been encouraged to avoid using the route at night, when such attacks are more likely to occur.
In its advisory, the association emphasized the importance of vigilance among travelers. Drivers have been encouraged to avoid using the route at night, when such attacks are more likely to occur.
Additionally, motorists are advised to travel in groups where possible or coordinate with local authorities to enhance their safety while on the road.
Highway robberies are not new in Kenya, especially along major transport corridors with heavy traffic.
Highway robberies are not new in Kenya, especially along major transport corridors with heavy traffic.
Criminal gangs often take advantage of areas with limited security presence, using tricks such as roadblocks or staged emergencies to trap drivers before launching attacks.
These incidents have continued to raise concerns about road safety and security across the country.
The latest warning comes just months after a successful operation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), which led to the arrest of three suspected members of a highway robbery gang.
The latest warning comes just months after a successful operation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), which led to the arrest of three suspected members of a highway robbery gang.
The suspects had reportedly been terrorizing truck drivers along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, one of the busiest roads in the country.
During the operation, detectives recovered several items believed to be linked to criminal activity, including foreign currency, military boots, rolls of bhang, mobile accessories, and other goods suspected to have been stolen from victims.
During the operation, detectives recovered several items believed to be linked to criminal activity, including foreign currency, military boots, rolls of bhang, mobile accessories, and other goods suspected to have been stolen from victims.
The arrests were made after police received a tip-off from members of the public, highlighting the role of community cooperation in fighting crime.
As concerns grow over the safety of motorists, authorities are expected to intensify patrols and surveillance along affected routes.
As concerns grow over the safety of motorists, authorities are expected to intensify patrols and surveillance along affected routes.
Road users are also being reminded to remain alert, report suspicious activities, and prioritize their safety at all times.
The warning serves as a timely reminder for travelers to take precautionary measures, particularly when using roads known for security challenges.
The warning serves as a timely reminder for travelers to take precautionary measures, particularly when using roads known for security challenges.
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