Section 58 bump finally marked after public outcry over multiple accidents
The newly installed bump along Section 58 marked after complaints from residents and several accidents. Photo taken on September 16,2025.
A newly installed road bump at Section 58 has triggered public uproar after several road accidents were reported over the weekend, forcing authorities to temporarily mark it.
Residents say the bump was erected without warning signs, making it a danger to motorists, with some of them expressing their frustration with the unmarked bump on social media calling for the relevant authorities to take action.
John Kang’ethe, a Naka resident, recounted how he unknowingly hit the bump, damaging his car.
“It’s a road I use daily. When I drove back in the evening, I hit the bump and my car’s spring broke. As we speak, it is at the garage. What helped most motorists were tree branches that were placed on the bump so it was easy to note there was a bump ahead,” Kang’ethe says.
Richard, a boda boda rider operating in the area, says the bump has already caused multiple accidents. Mentioning he witnessed a fellow rider sustain serious injuries after crashing on it.
“The boda boda rider is not the only victim. A tuk-tuk and a car have also been involved in accidents here. I wonder why those responsible for installing the bump did not put up signage indicating a bump ahead,” Richard laments.
Responding to the matter, County roads Executive Michael Kamau, says the bump was installed by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) on Saturday September 13, following requests from residents due to the presence of a nearby hospital, kindergarten, and apartments.
County Roads Executive Eng. Michael Kamau, during an interview on September 16,2025.
However, he admitted that the absence of road markings and signage was an oversight.
“Unfortunately, because the bump was done late in the evening, the contractor was not able to install the markings and signage. It is very unfortunate that a number of incidents have occurred since Saturday, and we really apologize for that,” Kamau says.
He added that immediate measures had been taken, including applying temporary paint and awaiting the contractor to install speed limit and warning signs today.
“We have agreed that temporary markings will be maintained for at least a month or two until the bump is completely dry, after which permanent thermoplastic paint will be applied. We will also ensure the necessary road signage is in place,” he notes.