Stay informed with the latest traffic updates, road conditions, accidents, diversions, and congestion reports across major routes. This page is updated regularly throughout the day to help you plan your journey
Our Live Traffic Updates page delivers timely information on traffic congestion, accidents, roadworks, diversions, weather-related disruptions, and major transport incidents. We continuously monitor key highways, urban roads, and transport corridors to provide reliable traffic reports throughout the day.
Whether you’re commuting to work, travelling between cities, or planning a long-distance journey, check this page for the latest road conditions before you leave.
LIVE TRAFFIC AND WEATHER UPDATES 05/08.2026
Exit 9 Capital Centre Choked by Heavy Traffic as Morning Congestion Builds
- Exit 9 – Capital Centre: Heavy traffic with slow-moving vehicles averaging 12 km/h. Expect significant delays approaching and exiting the interchange.
- Outering Road: Bumper-to-bumper traffic with average speeds of just 9 km/h, making it the slowest route this morning.
- Jogoo Road: Moderate traffic flow with vehicles averaging 18 km/h.
- Lunga Lunga Road: Moderate congestion, with traffic moving at approximately 20 km/h.
- Manyanja Road: Moderate traffic conditions, with an average speed of 16 km/h.
Traffic Advisory: Motorists heading towards the Industrial Area, Capital Centre, and the eastern side of Nairobi should allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes where possible.
Nairobi motorists have been advised to plan their journeys early after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced temporary road closures along Uhuru Highway and sections of the Southern Bypass to facilitate scheduled road maintenance this weekend.
According to KeNHA, the closures will take effect from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, and remain in place until 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 10. The works will involve pothole repairs, drainage improvements, road resurfacing and the installation of fresh road markings aimed at enhancing safety ahead of the expected rainy season.
METROS TRAFFIC TODAY – Wednesday, 30/07/2026
- Globe Roundabout Flyover to River Road: Heavy traffic with average speeds of 10 km/h.
- Ring Road Ngara: Heavy traffic causing significant delays.
- Racecourse Road: Heavy traffic with average speeds of 8 km/h.
- Moi Avenue: Heavy traffic with average speeds of 5 km/h, making it the most congested route.
- Uhuru Highway: Heavy traffic with average speeds of 13 km/h.
- Loita Street: Heavy traffic with average speeds of 10 km/h.
- Jogoo Road: Moderate traffic with average speeds of 21 km/h.
- Lunga Lunga Road: Heavy traffic with average speeds of 11 km/h.
Traffic Summary: Heavy congestion continues to affect most major roads across Nairobi this Wednesday, with the slowest movement recorded on Moi Avenue (5 km/h) and Racecourse Road (8 km/h). Motorists should anticipate delays, especially around the CBD, and consider alternative routes where possible.
Metros Traffic Today – Tuesday, 29/07/2026
- Uhuru Highway: Heavy traffic with average speeds of 11 km/h.
- Kenneth Matiba Road: Severe congestion, traffic moving at approximately 4 km/h.
- River Road: Heavy traffic with average speeds of 8 km/h.
- Globe Roundabout Flyover: Significant traffic build-up, vehicles averaging 5 km/h.
- Racecourse Road: Heavy traffic, with average speeds of 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 where possible to avoid delays.
METROS WEATHER AND TRAFFIC UPDATES 28/07/2026
🚦 Traffic Update EVENING
- Nairobi Expressway: Heavy traffic – average speed: 15 km/h
- Bunyala Road: Heavy traffic – average speed: 3 km/h
- Lang’ata Road: Bumper-to-bumper traffic – average speed: 7 km/h
- Upper Hill Road: Heavy traffic – average speed: 6 km/h
- Butere Road: Heavy traffic – average speed: 16 km/h
- Ngong Road: Light traffic – average speed: 24 km/h
- Museum Hill: Heavy traffic – average speed: 10 km/h
- Tom Mboya Street: Heavy traffic – average speed: 8 km/h
- Racecourse Road: Heavy traffic – average speed: 8 km/h
Mid-Morning Nairobi Traffic & Weather Report
1. Traffic Update
- Bunyala Road: Heavy traffic.
- Douglas Wakiihuri Road: Heavy traffic with an estimated driving time of 4 minutes.
- Uhuru Highway: Heavy traffic with an average speed of 16 km/h.
- Butere Road: Heavy traffic with average speeds between 12–13 km/h.
- Enterprise Road: Very heavy traffic with an average speed of 6 km/h.
- Nairobi Expressway (James Gichuru section): Heavy traffic with an average speed of 23 km/h.
2. Weather Update
- Current conditions: Mostly cloudy and cool.
- Mid-morning temperature: Around 18°C.
- Expected daytime high: Approximately 23°C.
- Outlook: Overcast skies are expected to persist through the day with cool conditions, making for comfortable outdoor temperatures.
- Extended trend: Cloudy conditions continue through much of the week, with increasing chances of afternoon showers and rain from Thursday through Sunday.
3. Travel Advice
- Expect delays on Enterprise Road, Bunyala Road, Uhuru Highway, and Butere Road due to heavy congestion.
- The James Gichuru section of the Nairobi Expressway is moving faster than most major roads despite heavy traffic.
- Allow extra travel time for journeys through the central business district and industrial areas this mid-morning.
- Drive cautiously, maintain safe following distances, and monitor traffic updates if your route includes these roads.
Metro Traffic Update 28/07/2026 visit Metros Commuter Updates
- Jogoo Road – Heavy traffic.
- Landhies Road – Slow-moving traffic.
- Pumwani Road (Racecourse Road) – Traffic congestion reported.
- Haile Selassie Avenue – Heavy traffic.
- Uhuru Highway – Significant delays reported.
