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May 1, 2026
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Heavy Traffic Along Mombasa Road as Overnight Rains Paralyse Nairobi

Heavy Traffic Along Mombasa Road as Overnight Rains Paralyse Nairobi

Many motorists say the traffic along the busy highway has backed up nearly 3km, with the situation getting worse by the hour...

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Heavy overnight rains have caused widespread flooding across Nairobi, rendering key transport routes impassable and disrupting daily life, particularly on Saturday, May 1.

  • Mombasa Road is impassable between Mlolongo and Cabanas, with traffic backed up for nearly 3km.
  • The National Police Service had previously warned residents to stay alert, citing rapidly rising water levels in major rivers throughout Nairobi.
  • Flooding has also affected other major roads including Jogoo Road, Landhies Road, and the Nairobi Expressway, with the Nairobi Commuter train service from Syokimau to Nairobi disrupted.

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