The footage shows the man exchanging heated words with officers before the confrontation escalated into a physical altercation, attracting a large crowd of onlookers.
The incident occurred on a busy road, where dozens of pedestrians and motorists stopped
to watch as the disagreement intensified.
Several people recorded the encounter on their mobile phones, with the videos quickly spreading across social media and triggering widespread debate.
Although the circumstances leading to the confrontation remain unclear, eyewitnesses claimed the dispute began during a routine traffic enforcement operation.
Some alleged the man had been stopped over a suspected traffic offence, while others suggested the disagreement was related to vehicle documentation. Those claims have not been independently verified.
In the widely shared footage, the man is seen arguing with several traffic officers before allegedly slapping one of them as the confrontation turned physical.
Other officers quickly intervened in an apparent attempt to contain the situation, while members of the public watched from nearby. The video does not provide enough context to establish what happened before the altercation or who initiated the physical confrontation.
The incident has generated mixed reactions online. Some Kenyans questioned the officers' handling of the situation, while others argued that members of the public should comply with lawful police instructions and pursue any grievances through the appropriate legal channels rather than resorting to violence.
By the time of publication, the National Police Service had not issued an official statement explaining the events captured in the video or confirming whether anyone had been arrested.
As investigations continue, the viral footage has renewed discussion about encounters between motorists and traffic police and the growing role of social media in documenting such incidents.
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