Kenya clears Nairobi-Nakuru Highway traffic to boost regional connectivity
A section of the Nairobi-Naivasha highway where drivers were overlapping
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The highway is a critical segment of the Northern Corridor, one of the major gateways for regional trade as it connects the Mombasa Port to Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
In a statement, Caroline Karugu, EAC Principal Secretary, explained that the overnight traffic was caused by two separate accidents at Soysambu and Mbaruk, which were further affected by heavy rainfall.
She pointed out that the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), and security agencies restored normalcy in a joint operation.
"I have spoken to the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja and we are pleased to report that traffic is now clearing and the flow of vehicles is steadily returning to normal," she stated.
She highlighted the government's commitment to eliminate trade barriers and enhance infrastructural connectivity as part of President William Ruto's chairmanship priorities.
"Our rapid response today is a testament to our resolve to deliver tangible benefits to all East Africans and to uphold the principles of the EAC Treaty," the statement read in part.
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