The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has cautioned motorists against using a section of the Eldama Ravine–Maji Mazuri–Molo Road due to flooding along the Molo River. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and use alternative routes amid heavy rains. The authority is monitoring the situation closely.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) issued a notice on Sunday, March 22, 2026, cautioning motorists against using a section of the Eldama Ravine–Maji Mazuri–Molo Road flooded by the Molo River. The flooding stems from heavy rainfall in upstream catchment areas, leading to a significant rise in water levels, KeNHA stated. Drivers were advised to exercise extreme caution, follow instructions from police officers and traffic marshals at the site, and consider alternative routes such as Eldama Ravine–Mogotio–Salgaa–Nakuru, Eldama Ravine–Kabarnet–Marigat–Mogotio, and Nakuru–Salgaa–Ravine for those from Nakuru. The authority pledged additional safety measures if water levels rise further. “The situation has been occasioned by heavy rainfall in the upstream catchment areas, resulting in a significant rise in water levels,” KeNHA said. “KeNHA is closely monitoring the situation and will take appropriate action should water levels continue to rise. The Authority appreciates your cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of all road users,” it added. This warning coincides with nationwide heavy rains forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department to continue until Tuesday, March 24, affecting regions including the Rift Valley, Central Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Western Kenya, Southeastern lowlands, Coast, and Northern Kenya. Floods have made several roads impassable and displaced families in major towns and cities.