Traffic jam at Chiromo on Waiyaki Way, June 27, 2025.Nairobi is experiencing traffic gridlock this afternoon, with motorists stuck in both inbound and outbound lanes.
The cause of the congestion remains unclear, but scenes across key roads paint a picture of widespread paralysis.
At the Museum Hill overpass and underpass, traffic was crawling, with vehicles barely inching forward.
The congestion appeared worst at the intersection where Museum Hill links with Wangari Maathai Road.
Motorists heading into the city through this route were trapped in a slow-moving snarl, with slow clearance of vehicles at the Expressway toll station further worsening the situation.
Outbound traffic was no better. At the Odeon Cinema roundabout overpass, movement was sluggish.
Amid the chaos, a chilling scene unfolded. A motorbike rider lay face up on the tarmac after being knocked down by a matatu.
It was unclear whether he was unconscious or had succumbed to his injuries.
A police officer stood nearby, directing traffic as curious onlookers slowed down to glimpse the grim sight—further worsening the jam.
Landhies Road was no exception. Traffic heading out of the CBD stretched as far back as the City Stadium roundabout.
Gridlocks on connecting roads fed into each other, creating a ripple effect that brought the city to a near standstill.
While no official explanation has been issued, the combination of minor accidents, possible vehicle breakdowns, and rush-hour pressure appears to have overwhelmed the road network.
