ENA Coach Warns Passengers of Delays as Traffic Snarl-Up Hits Nakuru-Nairobi Highway

Long-distance PSV operator ENA Coach has issued a travel advisory to passengers travelling from western Kenya to Nairobi over delays caused by a traffic snarl-up along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway.

In a notice on Sunday, November 8, ENA Coach said its buses were experiencing delays due to heavy traffic congestion near St. Mary's Hospital along the busy highway.

The transport company advised passengers travelling from upcountry via the Nakuru route to Nairobi to expect longer travel times as motorists navigated the traffic.

"To all our esteemed customers travelling from upcountry via the Nakuru route, please note that we are currently experiencing slight delays due to a traffic snarl-up near St. Mary's Hospital along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway," the company stated.

ENA Coach apologised to affected passengers for the inconvenience caused and appealed for their patience and understanding as the situation unfolded.

The company further assured customers that their comfort and safety remained its priority.

The advisory comes following massive traffic experienced along the route, forcing motorists to spend more hours on the road than expected.

The overnight snarl-up was caused by an accident in the area involving two vehicles, a trailer, and a Mazda Demio.

According to reports, the collision led to two deaths near Kingdom Seekers in the Soy­sambu area.

The company said it was navigating the issue to ensure operations run smoothly and to avert further delays.

The Nairobi-Nakuru highway, a major route connecting western Kenya to the capital, has been experiencing heavy traffic jams, especially during festive periods due to high travel volume.

To reduce traffic along the route, the government began construction of the Rironi-Mau Summit Highway as a dual carriageway.

The project has rapidly progressed, with the Ministry of Roads and Transport reporting that sections of the road from Rironi to Naivasha will be opened to traffic by December 2026.

The other section of the Mau Summit will be completed by April 2027, before the government commences another phase of the project from Mau Summit to Eldoret and Malaba.