Moja Expressway dismisses fake notice on closure of section of expressway ahead of Gachagua arrival
The clarification follows widespread social media claims that the expressway was temporarily closed due to a procession by supporters of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
The Moja Expressway Company has clarified that circulating reports suggesting the temporary closure of the Nairobi Expressway’s Central Business District (CBD) access are false.
The clarification follows widespread social media claims that the expressway was temporarily closed due to a procession by supporters of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
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In an official statement, Moja Expressway emphasised that it has not authorised any road closures related to political processions.
"Please note that the poster making rounds on social media suggesting the closure of the Nairobi Expressway CBD access is fake," the company said.
“The Nairobi Expressway remains a public road, and all planned road closure notices are shared only on the official Moja Expressway Company social media platforms, with appropriate safety measures in place to safeguard our motorists."
Moja Expressway stressed that the safety of commuters remains a priority, but there is no disruption to normal operations.
Gachagua is expected to return to Kenya today, Thursday, August 21, 2025, after spending several weeks in the United States.
Speaking during a press briefing in Murang’a, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen assured Kenyans that security agencies are fully prepared for the return of Gachagua.
He noted that while the country has remained peaceful during Gachagua’s absence, authorities are ready to respond if his arrival triggers unrest.
Murkomen downplayed concerns, highlighting that many people land in Kenya daily without causing tension, but acknowledged that the return of a prominent political leader could pose security risks.
“There are so many people landing in Kenya every day, so I don’t see why we should be particularly worried about one person. That said, there are two points to consider. First, the absence or return of a third leader in the country could pose a security risk, which is not entirely unfounded. The past few weeks have been very peaceful in his absence, so you have a valid point in suggesting that the security agencies should be ready in case his return leads to a more chaotic environment,” Murkomen said.
The CS stressed that the government is prepared to prevent any disturbances, citing past incidents when security agencies successfully managed protests allegedly caused by Gachagua.
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