Kenyans stuck in '50km' traffic jam on Nairobi-Mombasa road

 

Kenyan police have been deployed to ease a traffic jam reportedly stretching for 50km (30 miles) on the highway between Mombasa and Nairobi.

The road is crucial for East Africa's economy as it links the port of Mombasa to landlocked countries, such as Uganda, South Sudan and Rwanda.

The worst-affected area is around Taru, about 80km from Mombasa.

 

How long does it take to travel between Nairobi and Mombasa?

• By bus: Nine hours
• By truck: More than one day
• By car: Between six and seven hours
• By plane: 45 minutes