Nairobi motorists have been warned that several key roads leading to the Kasarani and Nyayonational stadiums will be closed on Sunday, August 3, 2025, to facilitate transportation logistics and ensure security during upcoming CHAN (African Nations Championship) football matches.
The Nairobi Traffic Commandant, Joseph Chirchir, issued the advisory on Thursday, outlining full and partial closures in zones most affected by the large influx of fans, teams, officials, and match-day operations.
Aerodrome Road, a vital connector between the city centre and Nyayo Stadium, will be fully shut from Madaraka Roundabout up to Bunyala Roundabout, disrupting the usual flow into the stadium precinct.
Meanwhile, sections of Lang’ata Road will be one-sidedly closed between Madaraka and Lusaka Roundabouts, and Mombasa Road will likewise be restricted from Lusaka to BunyalaRoundabout.
These closures are designed to streamline traffic near both Nyayo and Kasarani Stadium (Moi International Sports Centre) where group-stage matches will be hosted.
To ease congestion, authorities have provided a set of alternative routes. Motorists on Mombasa Road bound for Nairobi’s CBD are advised to divert via Likoni–Enterprise Road at the GM junction or the Southern Bypass at Ole Sereni, bypassing the closed section.
Those approaching on Lang’ata Road to the CBD should use Raila Odinga Road or Muhoho Road via the Mbagathi Roundabout. For travelers heading north to Thika, Ruiru, Juja or beyond, recommended detours include Limuru Road or Kiambu Road.
Fans and PSV (matatu) operators heading to Kasarani Stadium have designated diversions via Ruaraka–Baba Dogo Road, then onto Ngomongo Road, leading to the Ngomongo Roundabout, from where onward continues to the stadium. Drivers arriving from Thika Road are encouraged to use Eastern Bypass, Kiambu Road, or Limuru Road to reach their destinations.
The CHAN tournament is expected to draw thousands of local and international fans, necessitating strict traffic management and security protocols.
Nairobi County and national police urged early travel planning, adherence to official diversions, and cooperation with officers on the ground. Motorists have also been encouraged to use public transport, carpool, or consider ride-sharing services to reduce road pressure.
With preparations building up ahead of the tournament kickoff on August 3, Nairobi’s traffic department reassures that these temporary, well-structured measures are aimed at ensuring public safety, minimizing delays, and supporting a smooth sporting spectacle across the city’s two major stadium precincts.
In closing, the closures of Aerodrome, Lang’ata and Mombasa Roads along with the proposed diversions underscore a coordinated effort by city authorities to manage transport flows around Nyayo and Kasarani Stadiums. Commuters are urged to adhere strictly to the advisory to avoid disruptions during the CHAN fixture day.
Written By Ian Maleve
