Police close key Nairobi roads as CHAN group A stage reaches climax.
Nairobi is facing heavy traffic disruptions as police order major road closures and diversions to accommodate two African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A matches...
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Nairobi is experiencing significant traffic disruptions as police have implemented major road closures and diversions to accommodate the final African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A matches. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes due to the closures affecting key roads around the stadia where Harambee Stars and other national teams are playing.
- Road Closures: Aerodrome Road, a lane of Lang’ata Road, and a lane of Mombasa Road are closed around Nyayo National Stadium.
- Key Organization: The National Police Service (NPS) announced and is enforcing the closures.
- Sporting Event: Harambee Stars will play Zambia at MISC, Kasarani, while Morocco faces the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at Nyayo National Stadium in their final Group A fixtures.
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