The Southern Bypass in Nairobi has become a dangerous hotspot where criminals target unsuspecting motorists to rob them and unleash violence.

Security officers say attackers often place stones on the road or use large rocks to block traffic, forcing vehicles to stop, creating a perfect chance to strike.

The latest incident involves a family traveling from Bomet to Nairobi during the festive season who fell victim to the criminals.

On the night of Saturday, December 28, a family of four, including siblings Mercy Chepkemoi (pictured) and Prudence Chepngeno, was driving along the bypass near the Dagoretti-Karen turn when their car struck stones deliberately placed on the road by criminals. "We had left Bomet at 3 p.m.