Police have announced heightened security measures ahead of the Africa Forward Summit 2026, with specialized security teams set to be deployed across Nairobi during the high-level event.
In a security advisory issued during a media briefing by Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud, the operation will involve multiple security agencies, including the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) and anti-terror units.
Police said the deployments are aimed at strengthening security around key venues, hotels, and movement routes expected to be used by visiting delegations.
Authorities also confirmed that security surveillance and traffic management operations will be intensified throughout the summit period.
According to Mohamud, motorists should expect temporary disruptions on key roads across the city during the summit period.
He said the disruptions will mainly result from the movement of VVIP delegations attending the international event.
Police Warn of Major Traffic Snarls During Africa Forward Summit
Police warned that traffic snarl-ups are expected along major highways leading into and out of Nairobi.
Affected routes include sections of Mombasa Road, Thika Road, Kiambu Road, and Limuru Road.
“There will be temporary traffic disruptions along Mombasa Road, Thika Road, Limuru Road, and Kiambu Road. As most of the VVIPs will be using those roads,” the police said.
Several roads within the Nairobi Central Business District are also expected to experience temporary closures and restricted movement.
Members of the public were advised to cooperate with traffic officers managing the affected routes.
Police further urged motorists to consider using alternative routes where necessary to minimize delays during the summit period.
Alternative Routes for Affected Motorists
Here are practical alternative routes into Nairobi Town (CBD / Central Business District) from Mombasa Road, Thika Road, Limuru Road, and Kiambu Road during congestion or when the main highway is closed or highly jammed;
- From Mombasa Road → Nairobi Town
(When Southern Bypass / Mombasa Rd is choked)
- Via Ngong Road / Ngong–Lang’ata Road
- Mombasa Road → Ngong Road → Ngong Railway / Ngong–Lang’ata → enter CBD via Uhuru Highway or along Loita / Bomas Rd.
- Via Lang’ata Road
- Mombasa Road → Lang’ata Road → Mombasa Road feeder (near Central Bank) → Uhuru Highway → CBD.
- Via Ngong / Karen route
- Mombasa Road → Ngong Road → Karen / Muthaiga turn‑offs → connect to Mombasa Road near Mbaazi/Westlands side, then through Moi Avenue/Inner Ring to CBD.
- From Thika Road / Thika–Kasarani Axis → Nairobi Town
(When the Thika Superhighway is jammed or closed)
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- Via Kasarani / Eastern Bypass – Limuru Rd detour
- Thika Road → Eastern Bypass → Ruai–Juja Road or Ruiru–Juja Road → Limuru Roadside entry into Nairobi (e.g., Kangemi/Thindigua), then Ongata/Old Mombasa Rd → CBD.
- Via Ruiru / Kiambu Road detour
- Thika Road → Ruiru–Juja / Kiambu Rd (at Muthaiga‑style junction or Ruiru bypass) → Kiambu–Limuru Road → exit near Ngara/Lower Kabete → Ngara Rd → Ring Road → CBD.
- Via Garden Estate / Mwiki–Ruai route
- Thika Road → Mwiki Road → Juja / Ruai connector → Eastern Bypass (north of Donholm) → Mbagathi‑Kasawari Road → Ngong Rd → CBD.
- From Limuru Road → Nairobi Town
(When Limuru Road is snarled near Muthaiga / Ngara)
- Via Limuru Rd–Ng’Area–Kamiti Road route
- Limuru Road → Ng’Area Road → Kamiti–Rusinga Road → Kagundo Road extension → Kasarani‑Northern Bypass area → Mombasa Road pick‑up near Garden Estate/Donge Mbawa → CBD via Uhuru Highway.
- Via Upper Kabete / Waiyaki Way side‑streets
- Limuru Road → Upper Kabete Rd (Mburu Carter) → Waiyaki Way feeder → Ngara–Meru Rd → Ring Road → CBD.
- Ruaraka / Thindigua cut‑off
- Limuru Road → Thindigua Road → Ruaraka Industrial Area → Ongata Road → Mombasa Road → CBD via Uhuru Highway.
- From Kiambu Road → Nairobi Town
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(When Kiambu Road is slow at Muthaiga / Ngara)
- Via Limuru Road feeder (Kasarani‑Limuru corridor)
- Kiambu Road → connect to Limuru Road at Lower Kabete / Muthuini area → Ngara Rd → Ring Road → CBD.
- Via Kamiti–Rusinga–Kasarani route
- Kiambu Road → Old Muthaiga / Kamiti‑side roads → Rusinga–Kasarani Road → Kamiti–Kasarani Road → Ng’Area → Mbagathi‑Kasawari → Ngong Rd → CBD.
- Via Kangemi / Ruaraka industrial route
- Kiambu Road → Ngiri‑Manyatta (Kangemi) feeder → Ruaraka–Kipande Rd → Ongata‑Matopeni Road → Mombasa Road → CBD.
