Traffic movement across major roads in Nairobi CBD and its environs remained heavily disrupted on Monday afternoon as police intensified security operations following nationwide transport sector protests.
A situation update released at 3:50 p.m. indicated that access roads leading into the Central Business District were under tight police control, with commuters forced to walk long distances after Public Service Vehicles were diverted from the city centre.
Key roads including Uhuru Highway, Parliament Road, Kenyatta Avenue and City Hall Way were heavily restricted, with officers mounting barricades and controlling entry points into the CBD.
Authorities said movement within the city centre remained slow and tightly monitored as security agencies maintained a strong presence across strategic junctions.
The disruptions come amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations and transport sector industrial action triggered by rising fuel prices and transport costs.
Along Thika Road, particularly the Roysambu and Githurai corridor, traffic remained unstable after earlier protests led to road blockages and reports of vandalism.
Although some sections had been reopened by afternoon, motorists continued to experience slow movement due to heavy police deployment and intermittent disruptions.
Transport officials described Thika Road as the worst affected route in Nairobi during Monday’s protests.
On Mombasa Road, traffic was reported to be moving slowly but steadily after morning disruptions caused by diversions and reduced public transport operations. Entry into the CBD from the route remained controlled by police.
Meanwhile, Jogoo Road and parts of the Eastlands corridor experienced earlier congestion before traffic flow gradually improved in the afternoon. Security officers, however, continued monitoring the area.
Ngong Road, Uhuru Highway and University Way recorded lighter traffic volumes than usual as many commuters avoided travelling into the city centre due to the unrest and restrictions.
Despite the relative calm on some routes later in the day, police maintained a heavy presence across major roads and junctions amid fears of renewed demonstrations.
The transport disruptions followed a strike call issued by several transport sector associations directing matatus, trucks, boda bodas and other vehicles to stay off the roads until fuel prices are reduced.
The ongoing protests and restrictions have continued to affect businesses, commuter movement and cargo transport within Nairobi and surrounding areas.
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