A shocking scene unfolded on Saturday night along the busy Thika Superhighway when a Land Rover was set on fire by boda boda riders after a road accident.
The incident, which happened near the National Youth Service (NYS), caused massive traffic that stretched for hours and left many motorists stranded.
According to reports, the Land Rover was involved in a collision with a boda boda rider. This sparked fury among fellow riders who quickly gathered at the scene.
Witnesses say the situation escalated fast, with riders demanding justice and shouting angrily at the driver of the vehicle. Some even threatened violence before turning their anger toward the Land Rover itself.
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Soon, videos and photos emerged on social media showing the Land Rover engulfed in flames as boda boda riders cheered.
One eyewitness told reporters, “It was total chaos. Riders were shouting, people were running, and the fire spread so fast. Traffic was stuck for hours. No one knew what would happen next.”
Authorities confirmed that by the time police arrived, the vehicle was already destroyed. What remained was just a burning shell.
At the time of reporting, no clear details had been released about injuries or possible casualties from either the accident or the torching.
This dramatic event has once again raised serious questions about the growing culture of mob justice among boda boda riders in Nairobi.
The Thika Road incident comes only days after a similar case on Jogoo Road, where a City Shuttle bus was also torched by boda boda riders.
On August 7, a shuttle bus reportedly knocked down and killed a boda boda rider along Jogoo Road. The accident led to immediate retaliation.
Passengers inside the bus were forced to flee for their lives as riders surrounded the vehicle and set it ablaze. By the time firefighters arrived, the bus was burnt beyond repair.
A passenger at the Jogoo Road scene recalled, “The response was too slow. The riders had already destroyed everything. People had to find other transport in fear.”
The pattern of retaliation has left many Kenyans worried. Instead of waiting for police investigations, boda boda groups have taken justice into their own hands, leaving destruction behind.
Critics argue that the boda boda sector, while important for transport and employment, has become one of the most unpredictable and difficult groups to control.
Analysts warn that unchecked anger and mob justice could lead to even greater tragedies if no action is taken by authorities.
Police have urged calm and promised to investigate the incidents fully, but many road users now fear what might happen if they are ever involved in a crash with a boda boda rider.
The Thika Superhighway fire is a reminder of how quickly anger can turn to violence, especially in the heat of the moment.
For now, questions remain: What will the government do to restore order? How will boda boda operators be held accountable? And how can ordinary Kenyans feel safe on the roads again?
