NAIROBI, KENYA, April 29, 2026 — Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded after several bus companies suspended transport services along the busy Nairobi–Garissa Highway following rising insecurity concerns.
Among the affected operators is Pacific Coach, which announced the immediate suspension of its services between Nairobi and Garissa.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, April 29, the company cited safety concerns along the Mwingi–Garissa route, saying the move was necessary to protect both passengers and staff.
“Dear valued customers, we wish to inform you that due to the prevailing security situation along the Mwingi-Garissa route, all scheduled departures for today have been postponed,” the company stated.
The suspension affects all trips in both directions, disrupting travel plans for many passengers who rely on the route.
The decision follows an incident in which a bus was pelted with stones, leaving its windscreen completely shattered, heightening fears among transport operators.
Travellers have been advised to postpone their journeys or seek alternative means as companies monitor the situation.
Pacific Coach says it will provide updates on resumption of services once conditions improve.
The disruption comes amid escalating tensions in the region. Two days earlier, seven people were killed in Tseikuru, Mwingi, in Kitui County during what police described as retaliatory attacks.
According to reports, armed assailants stormed the village and opened fire before fleeing, leaving multiple casualties.
The National Police Service (NPS) has linked the violence to ongoing clashes between local residents and a pastoralist community believed to be from Garissa.
The developments have raised fresh concerns over security along the Nairobi–Garissa corridor, a key transport route connecting the northeastern region to the capital.
More updates are expected as authorities assess the situation and transport operators review safety conditions.