Motorists rerouted as floods damage key road to Lodwar
Heavy rains have washed away part of the Kitale–Morpus road, forcing KeNHA to divert traffic and warn motorists as repair works begin...
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Heavy rains have caused significant damage to a key road connecting Kitale to Lodwar, forcing authorities to reroute traffic due to a washed-away section.
- The Chapareria–Morpus section of the Kitale–Morpus road has been cut off and is deemed impassable.
- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is managing the situation and urging motorists to follow instructions.
- Drivers heading to Lodwar are advised to use the Marich Pass–Nakuru route as an alternative while repairs are underway.
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Motorists rerouted as floods damage key road to Lodwar - March 2026
Heavy rains have caused significant damage to the Kitale–Morpus Road, forcing authorities to reroute traffic due to a washed-away section disrupting traffic flow towards Lodwar. The Kenya National Highways Authority issued warnings about severe traffic disruptions on the Chapareria–Morpus stretch. Meanwhile, heavy floods have also disrupted transport on the Suswa–Narok highway after intense rainfall caused river overflow. These incidents occur as the WMO reported the period from 2015 to 2025 as the hottest 11-year stretch on record, with global temperatures approximately 1.43°C above pre-industrial averages, deepening the climate crisis.
