Ministry of Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i had his motorcade blocked on Monday, June 15 by protestors complaining of the Rironi roadblock.
The protests were staged along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway as Limuru residents demanded that the roadblock be moved away in order for them to access services within Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
Public Service Vehicles teams and residents united to protest, citing the cessation of movement order imposed that has affected them.
The angry residents demanded Matiang'i to address them on the issue which they claim has severely affected their livelihoods.
"Why was this roadblock put here on Friday and it was previously not here and there is another one put just a few kilometres ahead," complained a resident.
"Roadblocks here in Limuru are eight, we are asking whether Limuru has been placed under lockdown," voiced another resident.
Matiang'i was on his was to Nyandarua where he linked up with Health CS Mutahi Kagwe and Water CS Sicily Kariuki to inspect national government development projects and programs.
Residents have also collected more than 600 signatures to petition the decision, blocking them from accessing Nairobi and Nakuru.
Locals also claim that patients ailing from other diseases are unable to access specialised treatment elsewhere after the only available medical facility was converted into a Covid-19 facility.
"Medical access is a big problem, the closest hospital is Tigoni and it only has Covid-19 patients," noted a Limuru resident.
The locals are now appealing to the president to ease some of the restrictions to enable them to earn a living after being vastly affected.
Protests were also held by the residents on Sunday, June 14 over the increased number of roadblocks in the area as part of plans to enforce the cessation of movement order.
