The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and Kenya Urban Road Authority (KURA) have announced a temporary traffic disruption along three roads in Kiambu County.
In a notice on Monday, July 7, the two agencies said there will be traffic disruptions along Ruiru-Kamiti Road, Ngenda Road and Ruiru-Githunguri Road on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
The closure is meant to give room for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Tatu City warm-up run.
“We wish to notify the general public that there will be traffic disruptions along Ruiru-Kamiti Road, Ngenda Road and Ruiru-Githunguri Road,”
“This is due to the Standard Chartered Warm-up Run at Tatu City on Saturday, 13 July 2024, from 7:00am to 4:00pm,” the notice reads in part.
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes to avoid any inconveniences.
Moreover, traffic police will also be on-site to enable the smooth flow of traffic.
Roads Closed for Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
Tatu City and Standard Chartered have joined forces to hold the official warm-up run for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.
The full-day event will take place at Tatu City, the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi’s doorstep, on July 13, 2024.
With race distances of 5km, 10km, and 21km, the event caters to runners of all abilities.
The race village will feature a variety of entertainment, including live music performances by top Kenyan artists, a kid’s zone with fun activities, and a food and drinks area offering a wide range of refreshments.
The event is expected to attract thousands of runners, families, and friends.
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Prizes to be Won
Jonathan Batty, the owner and developer of Tatu City said the city is the perfect environment for world-class sporting and recreational events like the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.
Batty explained that the city is safe, secure, beautiful, and has hundreds of kilometers of tarmacked roads, tracks and trails.
“Runners, walkers, their friends and families can feel confident of a great day out,” he said.
With prizes worth over Ksh1.5 million, participants can win across a wide variety of categories, including the top three fastest runners across all distances, best represented running club, most lively group, and youngest and oldest running participants.
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How to Register
The event will support two important charities including renovation of Oaklands Primary School, a government primary school in Kiambu County.
Huntington’s Disease Africa (HDA), an advocacy body based in Nairobi, Kenya, which will use funds raised for research as well as to drive awareness, engage policymakers, and support those living with Huntington’s Disease.
To register for the Standard Chartered Marathon Warm-up Run at Tatu City, visit https://tatucityrun.com/.
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