Motorists traveling via Nakuru–Nairobi Highway on the night of August 29, were caught in a massive traffic snarl-up stretching between Naivasha and Kikopey.
In a statement issued on Friday, August 29, the Kenya National Highways Authority(KeNHA) noted that the congestion began from around 8:30 PM.
The authority attributed the snarl-up to the large number of motorists who had travelled to Gilgil for the National Youth Service (NYS) pass-out parade.
KeNHA issues a statement on major traffic jam along Nakuru-Nairobi highway. Photo: Courtesy.
KeNHA went on to note that the traffic snarl-up was worsened by lane indiscipline, with some motorists overlapping and blocking free movement.
“The Authority regrets to bring to the attention of the public that from around 2030 hrs yesterday, congestion developed along the Nakuru – Nairobi Highway. This was worsened by lane indiscipline, which resulted in a traffic gridlock that is currently being experienced between Naivasha and Kikopey. The increase in traffic could also be attributed to a high number of motorists who travelled to attend yesterday’s NYS pass-out parade in Gilgil,” read part of the statement.
The authority moreover assured motorists that it is working with traffic police officers to ease the traffic congestion along the highway.
KeNHA further advised motorists planning to travel from Nairobi to Nakuru to consider using the Gilgil – Olkalou – Dundori – Lanet route or the Flyover – Njambini – Olkalou – Dundori – Lanet route to reach their destinations.
