Mombasa Road Impassable as Floods Paralyse Nairobi Roads & Estates

Author: Samuel MwanawanjugunaPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Kenya

Environment & Climate

Mombasa Road Impassable as Floods Paralyse Nairobi Roads & Estates

Heavy overnight rains on May 1, 2026, have crippled movement across Nairobi, making Mombasa Road impassable between Mlolongo and Cabanas. Motorists reported traffic jams nearly 3 km long, with flooding also reported on the Easter Bypass and Jogoo Road. The situation is worsened by rapidly rising water levels in Nairobi's rivers, prompting police to warn residents.

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