This archive report was first published on 25 September 2019.
Published on September 25, 2019, a report by the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority revealed that Nairobi is the fourth most congested city in the world, with vehicles stuck in traffic potentially costing Kenya almost $1 billion a year in lost productivity.
The average travel time in the city is about 57 minutes, attributed to the lack of a scheduled public transport system and a non-motorized transport network.
Residents often use personal vehicles for short distances, despite alternative modes such as walking, cycling, and public transport being available.
Other causes of Nairobi's congestion include double parking, illegal bus stages, and personal cars being used as public service vehicles.
Despite a ban on boda boda riders in the city's Central Business District, many continue to operate within the city centre, posing a risk to road users and themselves.
The Nairobi County Government allocated KSh 200 billion to reduce traffic congestion in the area, with projects aimed at reducing congestion by half.
The Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority plans to create exclusive lanes for scheduled commuter transport to reduce travel time to and from the Central Business District.
