Police issue one day traffic advisory along city roads during Kibaki’s State funeral
The National Police Service (NPS) has advised motorists to avoid Aerodrome Road and part of the Uhuru Highway tomorrow from 7.00am due to the State funeral of retired President Mwai Kibaki.
According to a statement from Police Spokesman Bruno Shioso, persons traveling from Waiyaki Way to Mombasa Road should divert at the Nyayo House roundabout and connect Kenyatta Avenue towards Moi Avenue proceeding to the Haile-Sellasie junction.
Motorists from Mombasa Road heading towards the CBD and Westlands have been advised to use the Southern Bypass or Likoni, Enterprise and Lusaka roads to avoid inconveniences on Uhuru Highway.
Additionally, only vehicles with parking access stickers will be allowed to park within the Nyayo Stadium premises.
“This is due to the high human and traffic congestion expected,” he noted.
Shioso has assured that traffic officers and other police divisions will be at hand to offer guidance to all the attending guests.
The third President of the Republic of Kenya died on Friday, April 22.
His body had been at the Parliament Buildings for three days from Monday to Wednesday between 9am and 5pm for the public to view.
The national State funeral will be held in Nyayo National Stadium on Friday with full military honours and ceremonies. From State House to Nyayo Stadium, the State funeral procession will take place.
The previous Head of State’s remains was transported in a Gun Carriage, escorted by Military Musical Honours and a 19-gun salute, with full military honours and protocols.
