National Police Service issues travel advisory ahead of Easter holiday
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National Police Service issues travel advisory to those traveling to Nyanza, North Rift and Western during WRC Safari Rally ahead of the Easter holiday
National Police Service issues travel advisory to those traveling to Nyanza, North Rift and Western during WRC Safari Rally ahead of the Easter holiday
The National Police Service has outlined alternative routes to ease traffic congestion during the WRC Safari Rally Kenya slated for March 28-31.
Gifinalis Baraza, the Deputy Traffic Commandant of Police speaking on behalf of Traffic Commandant Mary Omari said police will be deployed on the route to ensure a free flow of traffic.
Baraza also highlighted alternative routes in a deliberate move to ease congestion on the roads during the rally week.
Baraza noted that the next three days after the start of the Safari in Nairobi on Thursday will be characterized by movement of rally, pedestrian, and passenger traffic.
He said: ‘Police officers will be deployed along the entire route to ensure the safety of participants and road users as from 29th of March to 1st April. Parking of lorries and trucks by the roadside at especially at Mai Mahiu and Kikopey will not be allowed and alternate parking will be provided.”
The FIA World Rally Championship Safari will be held between March 28 to 31. It will traverse Nairobi and Naivasha regions bringing back the world beaters in the world’s toughest motor rally fixture.
Baraza said motorists headed towards Nyanza and Western and North Rift are advised to use the Narok route through Mai Mahiu.
He added: “Motorists heading towards Nakuru from Central Kenya are advised to divert at Thika then proceed all the way via Safaricom Foundation route through to Olakalau, Njambini, and Lanet as they proceed to their destination.”
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“ There will be no overlapping along the Nairobi -Naivasha/Nakuru road as from 27 March 2024 as well as Mai Mahiu route to April 1.”
Baraza added that there will be limited use of side roads “and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.”
He said officers will be deployed all over the route to make sure there’s free flow of traffic on this period of racing.
Baraza also added that other routes that will be secured will include the Service Park, Hells Gate and any other spectator spots.
He added that access to Service at the Wildlife Institute will strictly be reserved for rally drivers and other authorized persons with entry passes.
“Those who go against traffic rules will be dealt with according to the law and no vendors will be allowed to operate within the road as from the T junction to Naivasha to Hell’s Gate. There will be signage to direct spectators along the Rally routes and directions to various spectator spots,” he expounded.
Baraza: “As we celebrate this special event in the sports calendar, I urge that we exercise caution and ensure that the event is accident-free.”
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