Nairobi is bracing for major traffic disruptions this Sunday as thousands of football fans are expected to pour into the city for the highly anticipated African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A matches. The day will feature Kenya taking on Morocco at Nyayo National Stadium and Zambia facing Angola at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
Authorities have announced extensive road closures and diversions around both stadiums to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety for fans and motorists. Aerodrome Road, stretching from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout, will be completely closed. Additionally, one side of Lang’ata Road between Madaraka Roundabout and Lusaka Roundabout will be inaccessible, along with one side of Mombasa Road from Lusaka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout.
To ease congestion, motorists travelling from Mombasa Road to the Central Business District (CBD) are advised to use Likoni–Enterprise Road at General Motors or divert via the Southern Bypass at Ole Sereni. Those using Lang’ata Road to the CBD should opt for Raila Odinga Road or Muhoho Road at Mbagathi Roundabout.
Motorists heading from the CBD towards Thika Road, Ruiru, Juja, or Thika are encouraged to use Limuru Road or Kiambu Road instead. Public service vehicles heading to Kasarani should follow the Ruaraka–Baba Dogo Road and Ngomongo Road route through Ngomongo Roundabout. For those travelling from Thika Road to the CBD, the Eastern Bypass, Kiambu Road, or Limuru Road are recommended. Authorities are urging drivers to avoid Thika Road unless they are specifically heading to Kasarani Stadium.
Kick-off for the Kenya vs Morocco clash is set for 3:00 pm at Nyayo National Stadium, with the second fixture between Zambia and Angola kicking off at 6:00 pm at Kasarani. The Harambee Stars head into the match leading Group A with four points, having drawn 1–1 with Angola in their last game despite playing with ten men for much of the match.
With the stakes high and the atmosphere expected to be electric, traffic officials are calling on motorists and fans to plan their journeys early, use alternative routes, and cooperate with police officers on the ground. The measures are aimed at ensuring that the day’s football action proceeds smoothly, with minimal disruptions to movement across the city.
