KeNHA Announces Three-Day Road Closures on Section of Mombasa Road
During the specified periods, Mombasa-bound lanes will be temporarily closed, with vehicles diverted to adjacent service roads around the construction zone...
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KeNHA has announced overnight closures on a section of Mombasa Road (A8) near Panari Hotel for three days this week to install a new pedestrian footbridge, causing traffic disruptions. Additionally, several key roads in Nairobi CBD and around Nyayo Stadium will be closed on Friday, December 12, for Jamhuri Day celebrations.
- What: Road closures on Mombasa Road for footbridge installation and in Nairobi CBD for Jamhuri Day.
- When: Thursday, December 11, 2025, to Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10pm to 6am for Mombasa Road; Friday, December 12, for CBD.
- Who: Announced by Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and Nairobi Regional Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo.
- Key Detail: Motorists on Mombasa Road will be diverted to adjacent service roads; traffic from Westlands via Expressway will exit at Bunyala Road, and from Mlolongo at Capital Centre.
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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.
