Govt Lists Alternative Routes for Motorists Travelling to Central and Western Regions
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance, adjust their travel schedules en route, and consider using alternative routes...
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The Ministry of Interior has announced alternative routes for motorists traveling to Nyanza, Western, and Central Kenya ahead of the festive season to reduce congestion. This initiative is part of broader efforts to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and combat crime during the holidays.
- For Western and Nyanza Regions, motorists should use the Nairobi-Suswa-Narok road.
- Travelers to the Central Region are advised to use the Nairobi-Nyeri-Nyahururu-Nakuru route.
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), traffic police, and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) will increase surveillance and deploy mobile courts to enforce regulations.
- Security agencies have also been deployed to high-traffic areas and are conducting crackdowns on criminal gangs and social crimes across various regions.
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