By Andrew Kariuki

Motorists travelling from Mlolongo toward Nairobi’s city centre have been granted temporary toll-free access to select sections of the Nairobi Expressway following severe flooding along Mombasa Road.

In a statement issued on Friday, MOJA Expressway Company said the flooding had caused significant congestion along the A8 corridor, prompting the operator to waive toll fees for motorists exiting via the Southern Bypass and the Eastern Bypass (Exit A).

The company clarified that motorists can still access the expressway through inbound entry points from Mlolongo but must exit through the designated routes to benefit from the waiver.

“MOJA Expressway will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary,” the operator stated, urging drivers to follow traffic guidance and exercise caution.

Heavy traffic snarl-ups were reported along Mombasa Road after heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding, with a lorry partially submerged near City Cabanas worsening congestion.

Earlier advisories had urged motorists to avoid affected sections of the highway and consider alternative routes, including the expressway.

Meanwhile, the Kenya Red Cross Society reported rising water levels and multiple flooding incidents across Nairobi and surrounding areas, with response teams deployed for assessment and possible rescue operations.

“Following the heavy downpour, rising water levels have been reported along Mombasa Road (Eastern Bypass), resulting in flooding. In Mukuru kwa Njenga, there are unconfirmed reports of missing persons and marooned households,” the agency said.

Flash floods were also reported near T-Mall along Lang’ata Road, where a vehicle was briefly trapped before all occupants were safely evacuated.

Authorities say they are continuing to monitor the situation as emergency response efforts intensify across affected areas.