Nairobi experienced massive traffic gridlock as thousands of football fans flocked to Moi International Sports Complex, Kasarani, for Kenya’s first-ever CHAN quarter-final match against Madagascar. Roads, including the Thika Superhighway and Eastern Bypass at Kamakis, came to a standstill from as early as 12 pm due to early road closures.

• Traffic was a complete halt at the Kamakis intersection, paralyzing movement to and from Nairobi's Central Business District.
• Commuters expressed frustration over roads being closed hours before the 3 pm match, disrupting their daily routines.
• Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo defended the closures as necessary for public safety, adding that 13 fan zones were set up across Nairobi and other parts of the country.