CHAN 24: Traffic to be disrupted on Mombasa, Langata roads on August 3

Nairobi
By Mate Tongola | Jul 31, 2025
Motorists stuck in heavy traffic on Mbagathi Way, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Nairobi motorists have been urged to brace for major traffic disruptions on Sunday, August 3, 2025, as the city hosts the Africa Championship (CHAN) tournament.

Authorities have announced partial and full road closures, alongside traffic diversions to ease movement around the affected routes.

According to a statement by Nairobi County Traffic Commandant Joseph Chirchir, Aerodrome Road will be closed from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout.

One side of Langata Road (between Madaraka and Lusaka Roundabouts) and one side of Mombasa Road (from Lusaka to Bunyala Roundabout) will also be inaccessible.

To manage traffic flow, the following alternative routes have been provided:

Motorists on Mombasa Road heading to the CBD should use Likoni-Enterprise Road at General Motors or the Southern Bypass at Ole Sereni.

Those on Langata Road bound for the city centre are advised to divert via Raila Odinga Road or Muhoho Road at Mbagathi Roundabout.

Commuters from the CBD to Thika Road, Ruiru, Juja, and Thika should consider using Limuru or Kiambu roads.

Public service vehicles ferrying fans to Kasarani Stadium should follow Ruaraka-Baba Ndogo Road and Ngomongo Road to Ngomongo Roundabout.

Motorists on Thika Road may opt for Eastern Bypass, Kiambu Road, or Limuru Road.

The traffic department urges all road users to follow the provided guidelines and cooperate with officers on the ground to ensure a smooth flow during the tournament.

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