Motorists travelling across Nairobi are facing significant delays this morning after heavy traffic built up on several major roads during the peak commute.
Traffic is moving at slow speeds on key routes including Uhuru Highway, Kenneth Matiba Road, River Road, Globe Roundabout Flyover, Racecourse Road, and Ring Road Ngara, making the morning journey longer for thousands of commuters.
Among the worst affected roads is Kenneth Matiba Road, where vehicles are averaging just 4 km/h, while traffic on the Globe Roundabout Flyover and Ring Road Ngara is crawling at approximately 5 km/h. River Road is also experiencing heavy congestion, with traffic moving at around 8 km/h.
On Uhuru Highway, one of Nairobi’s busiest transport corridors, vehicles are averaging 11 km/h, while Racecourse Road is recording speeds of about 10 km/h as traffic continues to build.
Motorists using the Moi Avenue approach should also expect delays due to ongoing road construction. Drivers are advised to use alternative feeder roads where possible to avoid congestion and reduce travel time.
Traffic Update
- Uhuru Highway: Heavy traffic with average speeds of 11 km/h.
- Kenneth Matiba Road: Severe congestion, with traffic moving at approximately 4 km/h.
- River Road: Heavy traffic averaging 8 km/h.
- Globe Roundabout Flyover: Significant congestion, with vehicles averaging 5 km/h.
- Racecourse Road: Heavy traffic moving at around 10 km/h.
- Ring Road Ngara: Slow-moving traffic averaging 5 km/h.
- Moi Avenue Approach: Traffic is slow due to ongoing road construction. Motorists are advised to use alternative feeder roads.
Today’s Weather Forecast
Nairobi is expected to remain cool and mostly cloudy throughout the day, with temperatures reaching a high of 24°C and dropping to around 14°C overnight. Dry conditions are expected for most of the day, although cloud cover will persist from morning through the evening. The cool weather should provide comfortable driving conditions, but motorists are still urged to exercise caution as congestion increases travel times across the city.
Advice for Motorists
Commuters are encouraged to leave early, plan alternative routes where possible, and allow extra travel time, especially when travelling through the central business district. Drivers should also exercise patience, obey traffic regulations, and stay alert around construction zones to ensure safe travel.
Traffic conditions may change throughout the morning as congestion builds on Nairobi’s major road network.
