KeNHA issues traffic advisory ahead of WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic advisory and proposed alternative routes to ease anticipated congestion as thousands of fans travel to the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha this weekend.

The authority on Wednesday said the directives will apply between Thursday, March 12 and Sunday, March 15, when the rally is expected to attract large crowds from across the country and abroad.

“KeNHA hereby issues a traffic advisory and alternative routes to ease anticipated traffic congestion caused by the public heading to the Safari Rally event from 12th to 15th March, 2026,” KeNHA Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli stated.

To manage the expected traffic build-up, KeNHA outlined several alternative routes for motorists travelling towards Nakuru and the surrounding areas.

The routes include the scenic route via Nairobi – Rironi – Flyover (Magumu) – Njambini – Ol Kalou – Dundori – Lanet.

Motorists can also use the adventure route passing through Nairobi – Rironi – Naivasha – Engineer – Olkalou – Dundori – Lanet.

Another option is the Thika trail through Nairobi – Thika – Magumu – Ol Kalou – Dundori – Lanet, while those heading through Southern Kenya can use the Suswa shortcut via Nairobi – Ngong – Suswa – Narok and Nakuru.

The authority also cautioned truck drivers against parking along the highway at undesignated spots on the highways, warning that the violation would lead to immediate arrests.

The sixth edition of the WRC Safari Rally, since its return to the World Rally Championship calendar, will take place from March 12 to 15 in Naivasha, bringing together elite local and international drivers and thousands of fans.

The rally continues to cement Kenya’s position as a premier global motorsport destination.

For the first time since the event returned to the championship calendar, spectators will get an opportunity to watch the shake-down during the 2026 edition, where competitors will tackle 20 special stages covering around 350 competitive kilometres across some of the most iconic and punishing terrain in world rallying.