Key roads will be closed today ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations to be held in Mwea, Kirinyaga County.
Speaking during a media breakfast meeting in Mwea yesterday, Central Regional Commissioner Wilfred Nyagwanga said the main Nairobi-Nyeri road will be closed at Makutano. He advised motorists to use the Nairobi-Mwea-Embu-Meru and divert to the Sagana-Nyeri road.
He also advised motorists using the Embu-Kutus-Kerugoya road to take alternative routes at Samson Corner.
"Motorists using the Nairobi-Embu-Meru are advised to use Makutano-Sagana-Nyeri route," he said.
Nyagwanga called for patience and cooperation from motorists.
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He told miraa drivers to be disciplined while using alternative roads. The roads will be closed at 5am while the stadium will be opened at 4am.