Mombasa County authorities have implemented a three-month prohibition on large commercial vehicles traveling on major thoroughfares.
According to a document dated Thursday, April 2, the administration of Governor Abdulswamad Nassir indicated the measure aims to reduce traffic congestion and enhance mobility during busy periods.
Issued by Daniel Manyala, the County Executive Committee Member for Transport, Infrastructure and Governance, the regulation commences on April 3, 2026, and concludes on July 1, 2026.
The regulation targets specific vehicle classes that will be barred from utilizing particular roadways during high-traffic times.
The official statement declared: ‘The County Government of Mombasa hereby restricts heavy commercial vehicles exceeding ten tons from using Northern Mainland Roads within Mombasa County from April 3, 2026, through July 1, 2026.’
The restriction applies during morning hours from 6:00am to 9:30am and afternoon periods from 3:30pm to 8:00pm, prohibiting affected drivers from utilizing numerous principal arteries during these times.
Roads impacted by the ban include Nyali Bridge, Fidel Odinga Road, Links Road, New Malindi Road, Old Malindi Road, Zakhem Road, Dr Felix Road, Mt Kenya Road, and Ras Kisauni Road.
Manyala explained that the intervention aims to facilitate smoother traffic flow by minimizing delays for travelers and improving road safety conditions.
Transport industry operators and logistics personnel have been advised to adjust their schedules accordingly.
County authorities confirmed that compliance mechanisms will be implemented to guarantee enforcement throughout the restriction period.
The initiative forms part of Mombasa County’s continuous strategy to address transportation issues, especially in zones experiencing heightened traffic during peak times.
This recent announcement follows the county’s disclosure of an advanced monitoring system designed to enforce parking regulations and enhance adherence to municipal statutes.
During remarks on March 31, 2026, the Governor disclosed that smart surveillance cameras had been deployed throughout various county locations, with the initial implementation phase approaching finalization.
The county leadership explained that the technology was originally intended to detect non-payment of parking charges but has been enhanced to identify additional traffic and parking infractions.
Governor Abdulswamad stated: ‘The county government funded and deployed smart surveillance technology throughout Mombasa independently. At present, installation is complete, and we are concluding the final implementation stages.’