Nairobi CBD road closures: What you need to know
Traffic to be temporarily disrupted within CBD today; City Hall way, Supreme Court and Wabera Street to be closed to public ahead of President Ruto’s address to Nairobi County Assembly...
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Key roads in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) experienced temporary disruptions on Thursday, April 9, due to security arrangements for President William Ruto's engagements.
- The closures were necessary for the Africa Urban Forum at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and the President's address to the Nairobi County Assembly.
- Affected routes included City Hall Way, sections of Wabera Street, and the Supreme Court–Parliament Roundabout.
- Motorists were advised to use alternative routes and cooperate with deployed traffic police.
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