Nairobi Police issue advisory on traffic disruption ahead of CHAN opener

Nairobi traffic authorities have issued a traffic management plan ahead of the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament.

Kenya will host Group A matches consisting of Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia. Kenya home matches will all be played at Kasarani Stadium while other group fixtures will be played at Nyayo Stadium.

Harambee Stars will open their campaign against DR Congo on August 3 at Kasarani Stadium, same venue that will also host the grand finale and closing ceremony on August 30, 2025.

ROAD CLOSURES:

– Aerodrome Road – from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout
– Lang’ata Road – one lane from Madaraka Roundabout to Lusaka Roundabout
– Mombasa Road – one lane from Lusaka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout

APPROVED DIVERSION ROUTES:
– Motorists from Mombasa Road heading to CBD:
Use Likoni–Enterprise Road at General Motors or Southern Bypass at Ole Sereni
– Motorists from Lang’ata Road heading to CBD:
Use Raila Odinga Road or Muhoho Road via Mbagathi Roundabout
– Motorists from CBD to Thika Road / Ruiru / Juja / Thika:

Use Limuru Road or Kiambu Road
– Matatus ferrying fans to Kasarani Stadium:
Use Ruaraka–Baba Dogo Road and Ngomongo Road to Ngomongo Roundabout
– Motorists from Thika Road: Alternative routes include Eastern Bypass, Kiambu Road, or Limuru Road.