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2024 Chan: Avoid Thika Road on Thursday unless you are heading to Kasarani
A bus ferrying Democratic Republic of Congo team is escorted on Thika Road in Nairobi on August 3,2025 before the start of their 2024 African Nations Championship game against Harambee Stars at Kasarani Stadium.
What you need to know:
- Roads around Nyayo National Stadium, where DR Congo and Zambia will clash from 4pm have also been affected.
- Motorists from Nairobi, who normally use Thika Road to access Juja, Ruiru, and Thika, have been advised to use Kiambu or Limuru roads instead.
The National Police Service has announced road closures and diversions on Thursday in Nairobi during the second match day of Group “A” teams in the 2024 African Nations Championships.
The Officer Commanding Traffic, Nairobi County, Joseph Chirchir, has urged the public to avoid using Thika Road unless they are going to the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on the day. Harambee Stars are scheduled to play Angola on Thursday at the 48,000-seater Kasarani facility from 7pm. Tickets for the fixture sold out on Tuesday.
