The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a safety advisory to motorists using the Rironi-Mau Summit Highway ahead of the festive season, urging them to exercise caution as construction continues along the busy Nairobi-Nakuru route.
In an advisory issued on Wednesday, November 11, the authority urged motorists, particularly those who will be using the road during the festive season, to exercise caution, especially around construction areas.
"As we organise things for the festive season, motorists are encouraged to prioritise their safety by ensuring their vehicles are properly maintained, brake systems and indicator lights are in good working condition, obey traffic rules and exercise caution around active construction zones," the authority stated.
The advisory comes as thousands of Kenyans prepare to travel upcountry for Christmas and New Year celebrations, a period when the Nairobi-Nakuru highway traditionally experiences increased traffic as motorists head towards Western Kenya, Rift Valley and neighbouring countries.
The route has previously experienced severe congestion during holiday periods, with some travellers spending several hours or even nights stuck in traffic as vehicles compete for limited road space along the corridor.
The warning follows an inspection by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir of ongoing construction works, during which contractors laid the first layer of tarmac at Lari, marking progress on the highway expansion.
