Courtesy: Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)
KITALE – The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic advisory following a major disruption along the Kitale–Morpus Road. The Chapareria–Morpus section, approximately 1 kilometre from Morpus, has been cut off, rendering traffic flow between Chapareria and Sebit towards Lodwar unsafe for motorable traffic.
Motorists are strongly advised to exercise caution and strictly adhere to instructions issued by police officers and traffic marshals on site to ensure their safety.
🚧 Situation Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Road | Kitale–Morpus Road |
| Affected Section | Chapareria–Morpus (approx. 1 km from Morpus) |
| Status | ❌ Cut off – unsafe for motorable traffic |
| Impact | Traffic flow between Chapareria and Sebit towards Lodwar disrupted |
🚗 Alternative Route
| Direction | Alternative Route |
|---|---|
| From Lodwar | Use Marich Pass – Nakuru route |
🛡️ Safety Instructions
| Instruction | Why |
|---|---|
| 🚗 Exercise extreme caution | Road conditions are unsafe |
| 👮 Follow police and marshal instructions | On-site guidance for safety |
| 🗺️ Use alternative route | Avoid the affected section entirely |
| ⏳ Exercise patience | Restoration efforts underway |
📢 Official Statement
“Motorists are strongly advised to exercise caution and strictly adhere to instructions issued by police officers and traffic marshals on site to ensure their safety.”
“Motorists plying the route from Lodwar are advised to use the Marich Pass–Nakuru route as an alternative, and motorists are urged to exercise patience.”
“The Authority appreciates your cooperation as it works to ensure the safety of all road users.”
— Eng. Luka Kimeli
Director General, KeNHA
📞 Contact KeNHA
| Purpose | Channel | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 📋 Enquiries | complaints@kenha.co.ke | |
| 📞 Toll-Free | Phone | 0800-211-244 |
| 📱 Customer Care | Phone | 0700 423 606 |
| 🐦 X (Twitter) | Social | @KeNHAKenya |
| 🌐 Website | Online | www.kenha.co.ke |
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