KeNHA to close part of Waiyaki Way for month-long maintenance
The Kenya National Highways Authority has announced a month-long partial closure of Waiyaki Way in Nairobi for maintenance. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes and follow traffic management plans to minimize congestion.
Why it matters
This closure affects a major transport artery in Kenya's capital, likely causing significant daily commute delays for thousands of residents.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary partial closure of a section of Waiyaki Way (A8 Road) to pave the way for highway maintenance works.
In a public notice issued by Director General Luka Kimeli on July 24, 2026, the authority said the affected section is between GTC and Kempinski on the Mombasa-bound lanes.
The partial closure will take effect from Friday, July 31, 2026, and remain in place until Monday, August 31, 2026.
KeNHA said the temporary traffic changes are necessary to facilitate maintenance works along the busy road corridor.
"This closure is to allow for highway maintenance works on the road section," the notice states.
The authority has assured motorists that traffic will continue flowing through the sections of the road that will remain open during the maintenance period.
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