Protesters Block Thika Superhighway near Gwa Kairo Stage after Body of Man Discovered in Ruiru River

A man's body was found floating in the Ruiru River near Gwa Kairo Stage in Ruiru, Kiambu County, prompting residents and boda boda riders to block both lanes of the Thika Superhighway and cause major traffic disruptions. Emergency responders retrieved the body, which was reportedly in a bag, while police worked to restore traffic flow and investigate the circumstances of the death. The incident affected intersections including Pangani, Ngara, Githurai, and Ruiru, stranding thousands of commuters.