Bus companies suspend trips on Nairobi-Garissa highway over insecurity
A Garissa-bound bus along the Thika Superhighway. Photo Wanjeri Passengers heading to and from Garissa were left in limbo on Wednesday after several bus companies abruptly suspended services along the Nairobi-Garissa Highway amid growing security fears.
by Timothy Cerullo Wednesday April 29, 2026
A Garissa-bound bus along the Thika Superhighway. Photo Wanjeri
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Passengers heading to and from Garissa were left in limbo on Wednesday after several bus companies abruptly suspended services along the Nairobi-Garissa Highway amid growing security fears.
The disruption comes after reports of insecurity on the route, including an incident in which one bus was hit by stones and had its windscreen badly shattered yesterday.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, April 29, Pacific Coach said it was halting transport services to Garissa over safety concerns along the Mwingi-Garissa stretch.
According to the company, the suspension applies to all scheduled trips between Nairobi and Garissa in both directions, effective immediately.
Pacific Coach said the move was driven by caution and meant to protect both passengers and employees as the situation develops.
“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 bus company announced.
“This applies to all services from Nairobi to Garissa and from Garissa to Nairobi. The safety of our passengers and staff remains our highest priority.”
Travellers who had already made plans for the route were urged to delay their journeys or make alternative arrangements until services return to normal.
Pacific Coach said it would issue further information on revised departure times once conditions improve.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time. Further updates regarding rescheduled departure times will be communicated in due course,” Pacific Coach stated.
The latest attack came just two days after seven residents were killed in Tseikuru in Mwingi, Kitui County, on Sunday, April 26, in what police have described as retaliatory violence.
A police report says the assailants entered the village and opened fire, killing the victims on the spot before escaping.
The National Police Service said the violence was linked to a series of earlier attacks between local residents and a pastoralist group believed to have come from Garissa.