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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued an advisory to motorists after a massive traffic jam paralyzed the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway on Thursday night.
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The congestion, which began around 8:30 pm between Naivasha and Kikopey, was triggered by lane indiscipline and a surge of vehicles from Gilgil, where thousands had attended the National Youth Service (NYS) pass-out parade earlier in the day.
In a statement, KeNHA said traffic police are working with its officers to help clear the snarl-up and restore normal flow, while urging motorists to remain patient and avoid overlapping, which worsens the gridlock.
To ease movement, the authority advised motorists to use alternative routes:
- From Gilgil: Gilgil–Olkalou–Dundori–Lanet
- From Nairobi: Flyover–Njambini–Olkalou–Dundori–Lanet
KeNHA added that normal traffic flow is expected to resume gradually through the morning.
