Thika Superhighway and other Nairobi roads striking nurses plan to use during protests
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Thika Superhighway and other Nairobi roads striking nurses plan to use during protests
Nairobi motorists should expect possible disruption on some major roads on Tuesday, August 25, as striking nurses and midwives plan to hold a procession in the city.
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has announced a procession to the Council of Governors (CoG) headquarters as the ongoing nationwide strike enters another phase.
According to a notice issued on Monday, August 24, 2026, by the union, nurses will assemble at Green Park in Nairobi from 10am before proceeding towards the CoG offices.
The planned demonstration comes as nurses continue to demand the resolution of long-running labour disputes, including the signing and implementation of collective bargaining agreements and the absorption of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers.
The union’s latest protest notice also identifies several major roads and junctions along the planned route.
Here are the key roads motorists should watch.
1. Uhuru Highway
The procession will start at Green Park, with Uhuru Highway appearing on the route map issued by KNUNM.
The road is one of the main routes through Nairobi’s central business district, meaning motorists travelling through the city centre could experience delays as the procession gets underway.
2. Thika Road
Thika Road, part of the A2 corridor, is also shown on the route map issued by KNUN.
The highway connects Nairobi with Thika and surrounding areas and is among the city’s busiest transport corridors.
However, the route graphic does not clearly indicate that protesters will occupy the entire Thika Road. Motorists should therefore interpret the A2 markings as part of the route connections shown on the union’s map rather than confirmation that the entire highway will be closed.
3. Waiyaki Way
Sections of the A104 are also included in the route to the Council of Governors headquarters.
The highway forms an important transport link between Nairobi and western Kenya and is used by a large volume of passenger and commercial traffic.
The route map identifies Waiyaki Way towards the Westlands direction, meaning motorists using the road could experience congestion as the procession moves towards the CoG headquarters.
4. Chiromo Road
The procession is expected to end at Delta Plaza, the Council of Governors headquarters, on Chiromo Road, off Waiyaki Way.
Chiromo Road and nearby connecting roads could therefore experience increased traffic as protesters arrive at the CoG offices.
What the route map shows
The KNUNM poster identifies Green Park as the starting point and Delta Plaza, Council of Governors headquarters, as the endpoint.
It also contains references to Uhuru Highway, Waiyaki Way (A104), the A2/Nairobi-Thika corridor and several numbered exits.
Because the poster combines road names, road numbers and exit markers, it is not clear enough to conclude that protesters will march along the entire length of every road shown.
Motorists should therefore expect possible disruptions, particularly around Green Park, Uhuru Highway, Waiyaki Way and the roads approaching the CoG headquarters, while monitoring traffic updates on Tuesday.
What motorists should expect
The procession is scheduled to begin at 10am on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from Green Park and end at Delta Plaza, Council of Governors headquarters, on Chiromo Road off Waiyaki Way.
Motorists using Uhuru Highway, Waiyaki Way, the A2/Thika Road corridor and roads around Chiromo Road should plan for possible delays and congestion as the demonstration gets underway.
Why are nurses protesting?
The planned procession is part of the wider nurses’ strike, which has continued over unresolved employment and remuneration issues.
KNUNM Secretary General Seth Panyako said the union would not call off the strike until outstanding issues, particularly the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), are addressed.
In a recent briefing, Panyako gave the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) a seven-day ultimatum to sign pending CBAs and issue a letter of no objection. He said the CBA is central to resolving issues affecting nurses’ terms of service, salaries, allowances and other employment benefits.
The protest comes as KNUNM maintains that nurses will continue their strike until the outstanding grievances are addressed.
Reporting originally appeared via K24 Digital. Read the full source for additional context.