The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has attributed the traffic congestion along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway to lane indiscipline and overlapping by motorists.
In a statement, the authority noted that there has been a significant increase in traffic volumes, leading to congestion at various sections of the road.
As many Kenyans head upcountry for the Christmas festivities, KeNHA has called for patience among all road users, cautioning against flouting traffic regulations.
“Road users are urged to exercise patience, avoid overlapping, and strictly follow directions issued by traffic police officers and marshals to prevent prolonged delays,” KeNHA said.
Meanwhile, traffic flow has been successfully restored along the Salgaa–Kibunja section.
Motorists have been reminded not to drive on opposing lanes of the dual carriageway, even when traffic on the climbing lanes is slow-moving. KeNHA wished all motorists a safe journey and a happy festive season.
The advisory follows chaotic scenes on Friday night, when some motorists and passengers were forced to spend the night on the road after traffic ground to a halt for several kilometres.
Travellers cited a combination of ongoing roadworks and indiscipline by drivers eager to make multiple trips while ferrying passengers heading upcountry for the holidays.
The Mai Mahiu stretch in Naivasha and the Salgaa–Mau Summit section were among the worst affected. Similar congestion has also been reported on major highways across the country as Kenyans travel to rural homes and holiday destinations to celebrate the festive season.
