Police Announce Temporary Road Closures in Nairobi
The temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Nairobi will start on Saturday night and continue until Sunday afternoon...
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The National Police Service (NPS) has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Nairobi from Saturday night, October 25, 2025, until Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2025, to facilitate the Standard Chartered Marathon. These measures will be in effect from midnight on Saturday until 2 pm on Sunday.
- The primary affected road is the Southern Bypass, which will be closed from the Ole Sereni Interchange on Mombasa Road to Kikuyu Town.
- The NPS has provided alternative routes and warns that stern action will be taken against motorists who fail to follow guidance from officers.
- The marathon features five events, including a 42km full marathon starting at 6 am and a 21km half marathon at 7:20 am.
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Fatal Road Accidents in Kiambu and Gilgil; Nairobi Announces Marathon Road Closures - October 2025
A tragic head-on collision on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway near Gilgil early Saturday morning resulted in multiple fatalities, with all occupants of a private car confirmed dead at the scene after colliding with a truck. In a separate incident on Saturday afternoon, a lorry crashed into a hardware shop in Kiambu County, leaving several people feared dead and injured. These incidents occurred as the National Police Service (NPS) announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Nairobi. The closures will be in effect from midnight on Saturday, October 25, until 2 pm on Sunday, October 26, to facilitate the Standard Chartered Marathon.
