By Nyanza Wire 
The Ministry of Interior has issued fresh travel guidance for motorists heading to Nyanza, Western, and Central Kenya as the festive season traffic builds up, aiming to ease congestion and keep vehicles moving.
In a statement released on Wednesday, December 17, the ministry advised travellers bound for Western and Nyanza regions to opt for the Nairobi–Suswa–Narok road, noting it is a smoother alternative to the often congested Mai Mahiu Escarpment route.
The ministry further noted that motorists travelling to Central Kenya should use the Nairobi–Nyeri–Nyahururu–Nakuru corridor.
“Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance, adjust travel schedules while en route, and make use of alternative routes where necessary to avoid congestion,” the ministry stated.
It added: “In particular, travelers from Nairobi to the Western and Nyanza regions are encouraged to use the Nairobi-Suswa-Narok route as an alternative to the Mai Mahiu escarpment. Heading through the Central region via Nairobi-Nyeri-Nyahururu-Nakuru route can also facilitate smoother and safer travel.”
As part of broader measures agreed under the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), working with traffic police and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), will step up surveillance along key highways.
The coordinated effort is intended to enforce traffic laws, monitor conduct on the roads, and curb corruption to ensure free flow of traffic and improved road safety during the holiday period.
The ministry also confirmed that mobile courts will be rolled out where necessary, supported by both physical and digital enforcement mechanisms to deter traffic violations.
Beyond traffic management, the Interior Ministry said security agencies have been deployed to high-traffic and public areas, including hotels, malls, beaches, tourist destinations, CBDs, critical infrastructure, places of worship, and entertainment venues, to tighten security.