A general view of the Nairobi Expressway along Waiyaki Way through the skyscrapers in Westlands, Nairobi.January 13, 2022. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
The construction of the 27-kilometre (km) Nairobi Expressway was one of the landmark projects in East and Central Africa. It was meant to ease traffic, transform the landscape of the city and beautify Nairobi’s skyline. It was celebrated as a lasting solution to endless traffic congestion. However, driving, cycling, walking along the road or crossing it has become a nightmare.