Motorists using Thika Road and other routes leading to the Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), Kasarani, should brace for traffic changes on Friday, September 5, 2025.

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF), in a statement issued via Facebook on Thursday, September 4, 2025, announced that the police will enforce diversions ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup Qualifier match between Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Gambia.

According to the traffic advisory, diversions will take effect from 6:00 a.m., with several sections of Thika Road and feeder roads redirected to ease congestion around Kasarani Stadium.

“Kasaraní bound? Big match day means traffic changes! On Friday, 5th September 2025, from 6 AM, diversions will affect Thika Road and routes to MISC Kasarani. Please take note of the temporary diversions and use alternative roads and plan ahead,” FKF stated.

Thika Road traffic diversions

Motorists heading to Ruiru, Juja, and Thika from Nairobi CBD have been advised to use Kiambu Road at exit 4. A roadblock will be mounted at Muthaiga.

Those travelling from Thika Road heading towards Mwiki have been advised to use the Ruaka-Baba Dogo-Lucky Summer-Nairobi River-Mwiki route.

Motorists heading towards Nairobi CBD from the general direction of Thika, Juja, and Ruiru have been advised to use the Northern Bypass or Kiambu Road, with police expected to mount a roadblock at the Ruiru interchange.

Those travelling from Githurai heading towards Nairobi CBD have been advised to use the Githurai 44-Kiambu Road route, while those who will be heading to Kasarani Stadium from the Nairobi CBD direction, but without the vehicle access passes, have been advised to use the service lane at exits 7 and 8.

All motorists have been urged to cooperate with police officers on site to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.

Action against violators

According to FKF, additional police officers have been deployed, and stern action will be taken against anyone who violates the traffic rules.

“THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE CONTINUES TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES AND URGES ALL MOTORISTS TO COOPERATE WITH OFFICERS ON-SITE TO ENSURE SMOOTH TRAFFIC FLOW. ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED AND WILL TAKE STERN ACTION AGAINST ANYONE VIOLATING TRAFFIC RULES,” the statement read.