Police have announced temporary traffic disruptions within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), advising motorists to plan and use alternative routes.
In a traffic advisory on April 9, police said the disruptions are intended to support two events taking place within proximity to the Africa Urban Forum at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) and a scheduled address by President William Ruto to the Nairobi County Assembly at City Hall.
“We wish to inform the public of temporary traffic disruptions within the Central Business District (CBD) today, Thursday, April 9, 2026,” read the statement in part.
According to the police, the locations of the two venues have necessitated the establishment of a shared security zone, resulting in the temporary closure of several roads within the CBD.
The affected roads are:
- City Hallway
- Sections of Wabera Street adjacent to City Hall
- Supreme Court/Parliament Roundabout
The Kenya Police have deployed traffic officers to manage vehicle movement and guide motorists to alternative routes. Drivers have been urged to cooperate with officers on duty and plan their travel in advance to avoid delays.
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Police say the roads will be reopened once the events conclude and security operations are scaled down. The public has been urged to be patient, with authorities expressing regret for any inconvenience caused.
“We urge motorists to use alternative routes and follow the directions of traffic officers on site. We regret any inconvenience caused,” the police said.
Alternative Routes Motorists Can Use Within Nairobi CBD
Motorists entering the Nairobi CBD from Mombasa Road and Haile Selassie Avenue can use Moi Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue, or University Way to bypass the Supreme Court and Parliament roundabout, which remains closed.
Those heading towards areas around KICC within the CBD can access the area via Harambee Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue, or Taifa Road, while avoiding City Hall Way and Wabera Street, which have been closed as part of the security operation.
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Drivers traveling through the western and northern sections of the CBD, including those heading towards Westlands or Uhuru Highway, can divert via Kenyatta Avenue, Harry Thuku Road extensions, Processional Way, or Nyerere Road, depending on traffic flow and police directions.
Motorists accessing other parts of the Nairobi CBD can continue using Moi Avenue and Kenyatta Avenue, with access to inner streets including Kimathi Street and Standard Street, where permitted.
For motorists not bound for the CBD, alternative routes include Uhuru Highway and Waiyaki Way, which allow traffic to bypass the city center.
