List of Nairobi roads to be closed during climate summit week

Motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes.

"Vehicles from Thika Road intending to access Waiyaki Way and Nakuru's general direction should use the Eastern Bypass or the Wangari Maathai Road and vice versa. Those headed to Mombasa Road from Thika Road should use the Eastern By-Pass or Outering Road while vehicles approaching Waiyaki Way from Nakuru should use Mombasa Road or the Southern By-Pass," stated Bungei.

At the same time, Bungei assured Kenyans of heightened security during the summit, adding that enough security personnel have been mobilised to ensure everything runs as planned.

"At least 3,000 officers drawn from different departments including the National Youth Service have been given a brief on security operations that includes redirecting matatus plying different routes," he said.

President William Ruto is expected to open the summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) where over 3,000 leaders from different African nations are expected to attend and deliberate on matters climate solutions in Africa.

More than 20 Heads of State will be in attendance during the three-day conference.