Motorists across Nairobi are experiencing significant delays this morning as traffic builds on several key transport corridors. Slow-moving traffic has been reported on the Nairobi Expressway, Lang’ata Road, Upper Hill Road, Bunyala Road, Museum Hill, Tom Mboya Street, Racecourse Road, and Butere Road.
The congestion is affecting commuters travelling between the Central Business District (CBD), Upper Hill, Industrial Area, Westlands, and the southern suburbs.
Current Traffic Speeds
- Nairobi Expressway: Heavy traffic – average speed 15 km/h
- Bunyala Road: Heavy traffic – 3 km/h
- Lang’ata Road: Bumper-to-bumper traffic – 7 km/h
- Upper Hill Road: Heavy traffic – 6 km/h
- Butere Road: Heavy traffic – 16 km/h
- Ngong Road: Light traffic – 24 km/h
- Museum Hill: Heavy traffic – 10 km/h
- Tom Mboya Street: Heavy traffic – 8 km/h
- Racecourse Road: Heavy traffic – 8 km/h
Alternative Routes for Motorists
Nairobi Expressway
Consider:
- Mombasa Road (where conditions permit)
- Likoni Road
- Enterprise Road for Industrial Area access
- Southern Bypass for through traffic
Lang’ata Road
Alternative feeder roads include:
- Magadi Road
- Raila Odinga Way
- Karen Road
- Bogani Road
- Southern Bypass
Upper Hill Road
Drivers can use:
- Hospital Road
- Ralph Bunche Road
- Mara Road
- Valley Road
- Haile Selassie Avenue
Bunyala Road
Recommended alternatives:
- Lusaka Road
- Workshop Road
- Landhies Road
- Enterprise Road
Museum Hill
Consider:
- Waiyaki Way
- Uhuru Highway
- Ring Road Westlands
- Chiromo Road
Tom Mboya Street
Alternative CBD routes include:
- Moi Avenue
- Ronald Ngala Street
- River Road
- Haile Selassie Avenue
- University Way
Racecourse Road
Drivers may use:
- Lusaka Road
- Enterprise Road
- Mombasa Road
- Landhies Road
Butere Road
Recommended options:
- Likoni Road
- Enterprise Road
- Workshop Road
Weather Conditions
Current weather remains partly sunny with temperatures around 24°C. Mostly cloudy conditions are expected during the day, with a chance of afternoon showers later in the week. While weather is not currently a major contributor to congestion, motorists should remain alert for changing road conditions.
Commuter Advisory
- Allow an additional 20–40 minutes for journeys through affected corridors.
- Avoid Bunyala Road and Lang’ata Road during peak travel periods where possible.
- Consider flexible work hours or public transport to reduce travel delays.
- Check live traffic conditions before departure, as congestion levels may change rapidly.
Key Takeaway
Traffic remains heavily congested across several major Nairobi corridors, particularly around the CBD, Upper Hill, and Lang’ata. Ngong Road currently offers comparatively better traffic flow, making it one of the more reliable options for commuters heading toward the western side of the city.
