Nairobi Roads to Face 5-Hour Traffic Disruptions on Saturday, March 7

Motorists in Nairobi should expect five-hour traffic disruptions on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The disruptions are due to the Annual Gertrude’s Family Cancer Walk, according to a traffic advisory issued by Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation.

Key roads affected include Southern Bypass, Langata Road, Aerodome Road, Bunyala Road, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Links Road, and Mbagathi Way.

Nairobi Roads to Face 5-Hour Traffic Disruptions

Traffic police will be on-site to ensure smooth flow, and drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible.

For enquiries, motorists have been directed to contact 0705 144 316 or email cancerwalk@gerties.org.

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Motorists affected by the road closures on the Southern Bypass, Langata Road, Aerodrome Road, Bunyala Road, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Links Road, and Mbagathi Way can use the following alternative routes based on their destinations:

• Those traveling from Mombasa Road into the CBD can use Likoni Road or Enterprise Road (near General Motors) to enter the city center. Motorists who normally use the Southern Bypass can reroute via Waiyaki Way. Travelers coming from Ole Sereni can take Uhuru Highway to connect to the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway.
• For traffic from Langata Road heading into the CBD, diversions include Raila Odinga Road (formerly Mbagathi Way) or Muhoho Road via the Mbagathi Roundabout. Commuters moving from the CBD toward Thika Road should use Limuru Road or Kiambu Road to bypass the affected areas.
• Motorists coming from Kikuyu or Gitaru can use the main Nairobi–Nakuru Highway instead of the Southern Bypass. Access to Upper Hill and Hospital Road may be restricted, but drivers can use Ngong Road or Valley Road.

About the Annual Gertrude’s Family Cancer Walk

The Annual Gertrude’s Family Cancer Walk is a key community event hosted by Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation, aimed at raising awareness and support for children impacted by cancer.

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It gathers families, healthcare providers, and the general public to promote early detection, cancer education, and fundraising efforts for pediatric cancer treatment programs.

Held each year in Nairobi, the event not only fosters community participation but also highlights the importance of healthy lifestyles and family support in the fight against cancer. All proceeds from the walk go toward improving medical services, patient care, and support initiatives for children battling cancer at Gertrude’s Hospital.

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Gertrude’s Family Cancer Walk. PHOTO/Courtesy