KeNHA Lists 7 Alternative Routes Amid Heavy Traffic Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
KeNHA urged drivers using these busy corridors to exercise caution, strictly observe lane discipline, and follow traffic rules to help ease congestion...
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced seven alternative routes to alleviate severe traffic congestion on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway and Rironi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha road, urging motorists to exercise caution and lane discipline amidst the ongoing gridlock.
- The traffic surge is attributed to elements including minor accidents, road maintenance, poor lane discipline, and increased vehicle volume, particularly peaking during the festive season.
- KeNHA is collaborating with the National Police Service (NPS) to manage traffic flow along affected routes.
- The authority noted "a surge in traffic volumes" along the Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit (A8) Road and the Rironi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha (A8 South) Road on Wednesday, December 24.
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KeNHA Issues Traffic Advisories and Alternative Routes for Holiday Travel - December 2025
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic advisory for motorists traveling along the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, anticipating heavy congestion during the holiday season. To alleviate severe traffic on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway and Rironi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha road, KeNHA has listed seven alternative routes. Drivers are urged to use these routes, exercise caution, and maintain lane discipline to ensure safer travel and avoid significant delays. These advisories come as Kenyans make their annual mass exodus from cities to rural villages for Christmas, seeking to reconnect with family despite economic challenges.
