CHAN 2024: Why Motorists Have Been Advised to Avoid Thika Road Ahead of Harambee Stars-Angola Clash

Nairobi motorists have been advised to steer clear of Thika Road this Thursday, August 7, as the city gears up for a high-stakes CHAN 2024 showdown between Harambee Stars and Angola at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

With all tickets sold out and tens of thousands of fans expected at the 48,000-seater stadium, the National Police Service has rolled out road closures and diversions to ease congestion and boost security around match venues.

According to Joseph Chirchir, Officer Commanding Traffic in Nairobi County, Thika Road will be restricted to stadium-bound traffic only on Thursday. If you’re not headed to Kasarani, use alternative routes, namely Kiambu Road, Limuru Road or the Eastern Bypass.

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Public transport vehicles (matatus) ferrying fans to Kasarani must use Ruaraka–Baba Dogo Road and Ngomongo Road, proceeding to Ngomongo Roundabout.

Motorists coming from Thika Road towards the Nairobi CBD will be rerouted through, Eastern Bypass, Kiambu Road and Limuru Road

Earlier in the day, DR Congo will take on Zambia at Nyayo National Stadium, with kick-off set for 4:00 PM. To support the matchday operations, police will also restrict access to several roads around the stadium.

Affected routes include:

Douglas Wakiihuri Road: Closed from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout.

Langata Road: Partial closure from Madaraka to Lusaka Road Roundabout.

Mombasa Road: Partial closure from Lusaka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout.

From Mombasa Road into CBD: Use Likoni–Enterprise Road (at General Motors) or Southern Bypass (via Ole Sereni)

From Langata Road into CBD: Take Raila Odinga Road (formerly Mbagathi Way) or Muhoho Road

Thursday’s fixtures mark the second matchday for Group A in the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024). Kenya’s Harambee Stars, fresh from a 1-0 win over DR Congo, will face Angola under the lights at Kasarani.

DR Congo, two-time CHAN champions, will seek redemption against tournament veterans Zambia at Nyayo. With both matches expected to draw heavy traffic and massive crowds, authorities are calling on Nairobi residents to plan ahead, leave early, and cooperate with traffic police.