KeNHA Issues Travel Advisory Amid Heavy Traffic Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
Kimeli's directives come on the back of a huge traffic snarl-up along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, which has now entered its fourth day due to the festive season rush...
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a travel advisory urging Kenyans to plan journeys in advance due to heavy traffic, particularly along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, which has been gridlocked for four days during the festive season.
- KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli advised motorists to use alternative routes, observe speed limits, and maintain lane discipline to reduce congestion.
- The worst-affected areas include the Mai Mahiu stretch in Naivasha and the Salgaa-Mau Summit section.
- President William Ruto has vowed to dual the 175-kilometer highway, with expansion works currently underway at the Rironi section.
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Transport Authorities Issue Warnings and Advisories Amid Holiday Travel Challenges - December 2025
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) issued a stern warning to long-distance Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators against tampering with speed governors. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) also issued a travel advisory, urging Kenyans to plan journeys in advance due to heavy traffic. The advisory noted that the Nairobi-Nakuru highway has been gridlocked for four days during the festive season. Additionally, several passengers have been scammed by fake online bus bookings after paying for tickets on social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook.
