Police Announce Key Road Closures in Nairobi Ahead of Jamhuri Day
Jamhuri Day celebrations will take place at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, December 12 after a week-long commemoration at the KICC...
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Nairobi will experience significant road closures in its Central Business District (CBD) on Friday, December 12, in preparation for Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium. These closures are part of extensive security measures.
- Sections of the Expressway and Aerodrome Road will be closed from 7am to 3pm.
- Nairobi Regional Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo announced the arrangements, detailing traffic diversions and security protocols.
- Motorists from Lang'ata Road will be diverted at the Madaraka Road roundabout, while those from Westlands and Mlolongo using the Expressway will exit earlier at Bunyala Road and Capital Centre respectively.
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Govt Announces Security Measures and Road Closures in Nairobi for Jamhuri Day - December 2025
The Ministry of Interior has announced stringent security and traffic measures for Kenya's 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations on Friday at Nyayo National Stadium. Access gates will open at 5:00 am, and guests are expected to be seated by 7:00 am amid heightened security. Attendees have been warned against displaying expensive electronics or jewelry to prevent theft. As part of preparations, police announced that significant road closures will be implemented in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) on Friday, December 12. KeNHA also confirmed that several key roads in the CBD and around Nyayo Stadium will be closed for the event.
