- Standard Chartered Kenya has announced road closures and traffic diversions across Nairobi on Sunday, October 25, 2026
- The closures will affect 11 routes spanning Kikuyu, Karen, Dagoretti, Langata, and Mombasa Road areas of the city
- Motorists have been advised to follow designated alternative routes as restrictions run from midnight to 2pm
Nairobi motorists face significant travel disruptions this Sunday, October 25, 2026, as 11 major roads across the city will be closed or diverted for up to 14 hours to accommodate the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.
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Standard Chartered Kenya issued the road closure notice, urging drivers to familiarise themselves with the designated alternative routes before setting out.
"To ensure smooth travel, please take note of the designated alternative routes and plan your journey in advance," the lender advised.
The restrictions will be in force from 12am to 2pm, affecting corridors through Kikuyu, Karen, Dagoretti, Langata, Mombasa Road, and several other parts of the city.
Roads Affected and Diversion Routes
The 11 affected routes come with specific diversions based on a motorist's origin and destination. Drivers heading from Kikuyu to Dagoretti can still reach Dagoretti via the Southern Bypass.
Those travelling in the reverse direction, from Karen (Karinde) to Kikuyu, should use the Southern Bypass through Dagoretti Road.
Motorists from Karen Shopping Centre bound for Kikuyu will be redirected to Dagoretti Road, while those heading from the same area to Mombasa Road must take Langata Road.
Vehicles from the Galleria Mall area on Langata Road going towards Kikuyu should use Dagoretti Road via Langata Road, while those heading to Mombasa Road from the same point will be routed through Uhuru Highway.
Lorries and trailers from the Inland Container Depot heading to Kikuyu will use Waiyaki Way through Mombasa Road and Uhuru Highway.
Motorists travelling from Mombasa Road to Ole Sereni can access the destination through Nextgen Mall. Those on Likoni Road heading to Mombasa Road via the Southern Bypass will be diverted onto Enterprise Road.
Drivers from Kikuyu going to Mombasa Road should use Waiyaki Way, while those from Dagoretti heading in the same direction can take Waiyaki Way or travel via Ngong Road and Mbagathi Way.
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The notice also covers motorists travelling from Lenana along Ngong Road. Those heading towards Kikuyu via the Southern Bypass should take Waiyaki Way through either Naivasha Road or James Gichuru Road.
Motorists from Lenana bound for Mombasa Road via the Southern Bypass will be directed along Langata Road through Karen Road.
Trailers and lorries on Waiyaki Way heading to Mombasa Road via the Southern Bypass will similarly be required to use Waiyaki Way.
Government unveils KSh 77.7 billion plan to upgrade 536 km of roads
In other news on TUKO.co.ke, the Kenyan government issued a procurement notice for the World Bank-funded Roads for Rural Economic Development Project, valued at KSh 77.7 billion (USD 600 million), to upgrade approximately 536 kilometres of roads across seven Rift Valley counties.
The project will cover Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Kericho, Bomet, Nandi, Narok and Nakuru, with roads upgraded to bituminous standards using climate-resilient designs, alongside bridge construction, road safety improvements and fibre-optic installations.
The initiative will also finance community infrastructure and upgrades to three cross-border trade stations at Olposimoru, Nyamtiro and Kopanga, including buildings and digital systems to improve trade facilitation.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) said procurement would follow World Bank regulations, with eligible firms and individuals able to compete for contracts whose notices will be published on the World Bank and KeNHA websites and in at least one Kenyan newspaper of national circulation.
Source: TUKO.co.ke