Athletics Kenya has announced that its offices in Nairobi and Eldoret will remain closed on Monday, July 7, 2025, to allow staff to concentrate fully on the organisation of the Nairobi City Marathon. The marathon is scheduled for Sunday, July 6, and involves extensive logistical operations requiring full participation from the federation’s personnel.
According to the announcement, the affected offices include Riadha House in Nairobi and Daima Towers in Eldoret. Normal operations are set to resume on Tuesday, July 8. Stakeholders and members of the public have been advised to plan accordingly.
The Nairobi City Marathon, one of the most anticipated road races in the country, is expected to draw thousands of local and international athletes. To facilitate the smooth running of the event and ensure safety, authorities have implemented a wide-reaching traffic management plan, which includes major road closures across the city.
Road closures began at 10pm on Saturday, July 5, and will continue through Sunday afternoon. The Nairobi Expressway, a key route linking James Gichuru to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), is closed in both directions from Saturday night until 3pm on Sunday. Travellers heading to the airport are advised to make alternative travel plans or allow for extra time due to the anticipated delays.
Additionally, inner lanes of Waiyaki Way, between Musa Gitau Road and the Expressway entrance, are closed from midnight until 10am. Other affected areas include the intersection of Mombasa Road and the Southern Bypass at Likoni Road, which is closed from midnight until 11am. Roundabouts, exits, and town-bound entry points in the area are also sealed off during the marathon.
Uhuru Highway, another central thoroughfare, is closed from midnight until 2pm. The closure affects sections between the Southern Bypass and Langata Roundabout, as well as between Bunyala Roundabout and Kenyatta Avenue. Kenyatta Avenue is closed from midnight until 4pm, particularly the stretch between PanAfric Hotel and Uhuru Highway.
To minimise inconvenience, the public has been provided with a detailed road map showing the closed and open roads. Alternative routes such as Thika Road, Raila Odinga Road, Lusaka Road, Langata Road, and the Southern Bypass remain open. However, important junctions and connecting roads including University Way, Haile Selassie Avenue, Bunyala Road, Capital Centre, Popo Road, and Kapiti Road are temporarily inaccessible.
The marathon route will feature some of Nairobi’s most iconic landmarks, with both the start and finish lines located at Uhuru Park. Residents and visitors are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the closure schedule and plan their movements accordingly to avoid disruptions. These measures are aimed at ensuring the safety of both participants and spectators throughout the event.
