Travel

11
Nov 2017
10:37 UTC

Kenya Tactical: Nairobi-Mombasa highway blocked due to rain-related flooding in Sultan Hamud town on November 11; remain cognizant of local updates

Please be advised

  • Emerging reports indicate that rain-related floods have submerged Sultan Hamud town’s bridge during the afternoon hours (local time) of November 11, heavily disrupting traffic on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
  • Motorists travelling on the highway are advised to use Makindu-Wote-Machakos bypass to avoid traffic congestion.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Kenya, particularly those planning to travel from Nairobi to Mombasa or vice versa on November 11 and over the coming days are advised to allot for potential disruptions to vehicle traffic and businesses continuity.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Nairobi-Mombasa Highway
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Please be advised

  • Emerging reports indicate that rain-related floods have submerged Sultan Hamud town’s bridge during the afternoon hours (local time) of November 11, heavily disrupting traffic on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
  • Motorists travelling on the highway are advised to use Makindu-Wote-Machakos bypass to avoid traffic congestion.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Kenya, particularly those planning to travel from Nairobi to Mombasa or vice versa on November 11 and over the coming days are advised to allot for potential disruptions to vehicle traffic and businesses continuity.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Nairobi-Mombasa Highway
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible