traffic congestion Stories

Nairobi-Nakuru dual carriageway construction to begin next year- Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

The project aims to address persistent traffic congestion along the busy highway and is expected to enhance travel and trade across the region.

Nairobi secures Sh43.4 billion funding for Green BRT Line 3 project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

The BRT system is part of Nairobi's broader urban mobility plan, which includes pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, non-motorised transport options, a...

How Sakaja plans to tackle traffic congestion in City with new enforcement unit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Traffic jams in Nairobi are now estimated to cost the Kenyan economy Sh100 billion every year, which would translate to about Sh11 million per hour.

Phase one of Sh7.18bn Nairobi Intelligent Traffic System to kick off in March 
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

An ITS applies information and communication technologies to manage road transport and infrastructure. It employs intelligent cameras, variable timing...

Construction of Sh3.58B Ngong Road-Naivasha Road flyover begins 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2024

Motorists using Ngong Road were urged to exercise caution and follow the guidance of traffic marshals while driving through the construction zone.

Leaders hold talks to address traffic congestion, enhance peace in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 11, 2024

During the meeting, participants raised various concerns and shared ideas on how to ease traffic congestion in Eastleigh, resolve conflicts between SA...

Mombasa County imposes peak hour ban on heavy trucks to ease traffic
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 10, 2024

The affected roads include Nyali Bridge, Fidel Odinga Road, Links Road, New Malindi Road, and Old Malindi Road.

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