According to witnesses, the vehicle suddenly caught fire, causing a brief frenzy on the highway.
Witnesses say the driver, who left the scene unscathed, managed to salvage only a backpack.
Afternoon commuters along Waiyaki Way on Saturday experienced slight traffic disruptions after a government vehicle burst into flames near the Mountain View area, close to Kangemi in Nairobi County.
The incident, which occurred at around 12:30pm, involved a Station Wagon with GK number plates, carrying a single occupant — the driver.