Important
Speed cameras in Nairobi are operated by NTSA and the National Police Service. Fines range from KSh 10,000 to KSh 30,000+ per offence. This guide covers all known fixed and mobile camera zones as of June 2025.
Where Are Nairobi's Speed Cameras?
Nairobi has both fixed (permanently mounted) and mobile (patrol vehicle) speed cameras deployed across major roads. Fixed cameras are installed on poles or gantries and photograph vehicles 24/7. Mobile units are used by traffic police in unmarked vehicles, particularly at known accident blackspots.
Quick Facts — Nairobi Speed Cameras 2025
- ▸Over 100 fixed speed cameras are deployed across Nairobi's major roads
- ▸NTSA uses ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras that log your plate and speed automatically
- ▸Fines are issued to the registered vehicle owner via SMS and eCitizen
- ▸You do NOT need to be stopped — the camera photograph is evidence
- ▸Waze shows real-time user-reported camera positions — always reliable for mobile units
Thika Superhighway (A2) Speed Camera Locations
The A2 Thika Superhighway is Nairobi's most camera-dense road. The highway speed limit is 100 km/h on open sections and 80 km/h near interchanges. Fixed cameras are located at:
- Moi Air Base flyover (Kasarani end) — 80 km/h zone
- Muthaiga interchange (camera mounted on overhead gantry) — 80 km/h
- Garden City Mall section — 80 km/h, high enforcement
- Githurai 44 flyover underpass — 80 km/h
- Kahawa Sukari / Ruiru junction approach — 100 km/h drops to 80 km/h
- Juja Road interchange (camera on approach from both directions) — 80 km/h
- Roysambu / TRM Mall section — 80 km/h, frequently reported on Waze
- Near UN Complex / UNEP junction — 80 km/h
Thika Road Tip
Thika Road cameras are most active in both directions during morning (6–9 AM) and evening (4–8 PM) rush hours. Waze users frequently report flash activity near Garden City and Roysambu.
Mombasa Road (A104) Speed Camera Locations
Mombasa Road carries heavy commercial traffic toward JKIA and is a major NTSA enforcement corridor. Speed limit is 80 km/h on urban sections and 100 km/h on open highway beyond Athi River. Fixed camera hotspots:
- Nyayo Stadium flyover approach (both directions) — 80 km/h
- South C / Enterprise Road junction — 60 km/h zone
- JKIA roundabout approach — 60 km/h
- Bellevue / Coast Bus stage area — 80 km/h
- Cabanas / Cabanas Shopping Centre stretch — 80 km/h
- Wilson Airport junction — 60 km/h
- Athi River bypass junction — 100 km/h resumes here
- EPZ (Export Processing Zone) junction — 80 km/h
Waiyaki Way, Ngong Road, Langata Road & Uhuru Highway
| Road | Section / Landmark | Speed Limit | Camera Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiyaki Way (A104) | ABC Place / Westlands Interchange | 80 km/h | Fixed gantry |
| Waiyaki Way | Mountain View Estate approach | 80 km/h | Fixed pole |
| Waiyaki Way | Kikuyu Road junction | 80 km/h | Fixed pole |
| Ngong Road | Junction Mall / Adams Arcade area | 50 km/h | Fixed |
| Ngong Road | Dagoretti Corner | 60 km/h | Mobile frequent |
| Ngong Road | Karen Shopping Centre area | 50 km/h | Fixed |
| Langata Road | Carnivore Restaurant section | 60 km/h | Fixed |
| Langata Road | Hardy / Lang'ata Road Police Post | 60 km/h | Mobile frequent |
| Uhuru Highway | Community / University Way junction | 60 km/h | Fixed |
| Uhuru Highway | Haile Selassie Avenue approach | 60 km/h | Fixed |
| Limuru Road | Muthaiga / UN Avenue junction | 60 km/h | Fixed |
| Kiambu Road | Muthaiga roundabout approach | 60 km/h | Fixed |
| Outer Ring Road | Mowlem / Eastleigh South junction | 60 km/h | Fixed |
| Outer Ring Road | Taj Mall / Fedha section | 60 km/h | Fixed |
Nairobi Expressway (M27) Speed Camera Locations
The Nairobi Expressway has a posted speed limit of 110 km/h on open sections and 80 km/h near toll plazas and ramps. It is one of the most heavily monitored roads in Kenya — cameras are built into the toll-monitoring infrastructure.
- Mlolongo Toll Plaza (entry/exit) — 60 km/h in plaza zone
- Cabanas Ramp camera — 80 km/h
- Haile Selassie Interchange cameras (both gantries) — 80 km/h
- Museum Hill Interchange cameras — 80 km/h
- James Gichuru Interchange cameras — 80 km/h
- Westlands Ramp area — 80 km/h
- Unoi / Rironi exit approach — 80 km/h
- Open highway sections — 110 km/h maximum
Expressway Warning
The Expressway's cameras are integrated with toll transponders and are active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Do not exceed 110 km/h under any circumstances on this road.
Eastern, Southern & Northern Bypass Speed Cameras
- Eastern Bypass (A104): Fixed cameras at Ruai junction and Kamulu interchange — 80 km/h
- Eastern Bypass: Mobile units frequently reported near Komarock and Utawala — 80 km/h
- Southern Bypass (A104): Cameras at Karen / Ngong Road interchange — 80 km/h
- Southern Bypass: Fixed cameras near Kikuyu junction approach — 100 km/h open section
- Northern Bypass (C63): Cameras at Ruiru / Thika Road junction — 80 km/h
- Northern Bypass: Mobile units reported near Kasarani Stadium exit — 80 km/h
Mobile Speed Camera Hotspots in Nairobi
Mobile cameras are the hardest to predict — they move daily. However, Nairobi traffic police have consistent favourite locations for mobile enforcement:
- Dagoretti Corner (Ngong Road) — very frequent, especially mornings
- Kikuyu Road near Ruthimitu — regular mobile deployments
- Nairobi–Nakuru Road (A104) near Limuru — highway mobile units
- Karen Hardy area — weekend enforcement spike
- Jogoo Road near Eastleigh — midday enforcement
- Forest Road near Muthangari Drive — morning rush enforcement
- Kiambu Road near Ridgeways — evening enforcement
- Gigiri / UN Avenue — diplomatic area, high enforcement
Use Waze
Waze is your best tool for real-time mobile camera positions. Nairobi has one of the most active Waze communities in East Africa — camera reports are typically posted within minutes of police deploying.
Kenya Speed Limits by Road Type — 2025
| Road Type | Speed Limit | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| School zone (within 300m) | 30 km/h | All gazetted school zones |
| Hospital zone | 30–40 km/h | Near major hospitals |
| Urban / residential road | 50 km/h | Most Nairobi CBD streets |
| Urban arterial road | 60 km/h | Uhuru Hwy, Langata Road, Ngong Rd |
| Urban dual carriageway | 80 km/h | Thika Rd, Mombasa Rd, Outer Ring |
| Expressway / highway | 110 km/h | Nairobi Expressway, open A-roads |
| Construction / works zone | Follows posted signs | Reduced limits apply |
| Near pedestrian crossing | Slow to stop if pedestrian present | Zebra crossings |
NTSA Speeding Fines in Kenya — 2025 Schedule
NTSA speeding penalties are set under the Traffic Act and the National Transport and Safety Authority Act. Fines are issued to the registered vehicle owner. Repeated offences can result in licence suspension.
| Offence | Fine (KSh) | Additional Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Exceeding limit by 1–10 km/h | 10,000 | Warning on record |
| Exceeding limit by 11–20 km/h | 20,000 | 3 demerit points |
| Exceeding limit by 21–30 km/h | 30,000 | 6 demerit points |
| Exceeding limit by 31+ km/h | 30,000 + court | Possible suspension |
| Speeding in school zone | 30,000 minimum | Mandatory court appearance |
| Speeding causing accident | Court-determined | Criminal charges possible |
| Refusing to stop at camera checkpoint | 20,000 | Immediate arrest |
Demerit Points
Under Kenya's demerit points system, accumulating 12 points within 12 months results in automatic licence suspension. Serious speeding offences (30+ km/h over limit) attract 6 points per offence.
How to Use Waze for Speed Camera Alerts in Nairobi
Waze is the most effective tool for avoiding speed cameras in Nairobi. Here is how to set it up correctly:
- 1Download Waze from Google Play or the App Store — it's free
- 2Create an account (or sign in with Google/Facebook)
- 3Tap the magnifying glass and search your destination — Waze will route you and show real-time alerts
- 4In Settings > Alerts & Reports, enable: Speed Cameras, Police, Hazards, and Traffic Jams
- 5When you see a camera icon on your route, Waze shows the camera location 300–500m in advance with an audio alert
- 6Tap the camera icon to confirm it is still active — this helps the community and improves accuracy
- 7Report cameras you spot yourself by tapping the orange + button > Report > Camera
- 8Join Nairobi-specific Waze groups on WhatsApp and Telegram — these share real-time police and camera positions
Waze Setup Tip
Set Waze to 'Kenya English' voice so speed alerts are in km/h. Also enable 'Speedometer' in Settings > Display > Vehicle so you always see your live speed on screen.
Other Apps for Camera Alerts in Nairobi
- Google Maps — shows fixed camera locations but not real-time mobile units
- Telegram speed camera groups — 'Nairobi Speed Cameras' and 'Kenya Traffic Updates' channels
- WhatsApp driving groups — community-reported locations, updated by the minute during rush hours
Safe Driving Tips Near Speed Cameras
The purpose of speed cameras is to save lives — not to generate revenue. Here is how to drive safely and legally on Nairobi roads:
- Set your car's cruise control (if fitted) on highways — this prevents gradual speed creep above the limit
- Check your speedometer regularly, especially when descending hills where speed builds unnoticed
- Slow down at least 200m before any interchange, junction, or toll plaza — cameras are typically sited there
- In school zones (7–9 AM and 3–5 PM) always reduce to 30 km/h regardless of whether children are visible
- Do not brake sharply at cameras — this causes rear-end accidents. Maintain a consistent safe speed instead
- On the Expressway, stay in the correct lane for your speed — the rightmost lane is for overtaking only
- Night driving: cameras flash even at night, often with infrared — you will not always see the flash
- If you receive a fine via eCitizen, pay within 14 days to avoid additional penalties
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhere are speed cameras located in Nairobi in 2025?
Major fixed speed camera locations in Nairobi include: Thika Superhighway at Muthaiga, Roysambu, and Githurai interchanges (80 km/h); Mombasa Road at Nyayo Stadium and JKIA approaches (80 km/h); Nairobi Expressway at all interchanges (80 km/h, highway 110 km/h); Waiyaki Way at Westlands interchange (80 km/h); and Ngong Road near Junction Mall (50 km/h). Mobile units operate citywide — use Waze for real-time locations.
QWhat is the speed limit on Thika Road in Nairobi?
Thika Superhighway (A2) has a speed limit of 80 km/h on most urban sections through Nairobi, reducing to 60 km/h at interchanges and near school zones. The open highway beyond Ruiru allows 100 km/h. Multiple fixed cameras enforce 80 km/h at Muthaiga, Garden City, Roysambu, and Githurai.
QWhat is the speed limit on the Nairobi Expressway?
The Nairobi Expressway (M27) has a maximum speed limit of 110 km/h on open sections. Speed limits reduce to 80 km/h near interchanges and ramps, and 60 km/h at toll plazas. Speed cameras are integrated at all interchanges and are active 24/7.
QHow much is a speeding fine in Kenya in 2025?
NTSA speeding fines in Kenya for 2025: KSh 10,000 for exceeding the limit by 1–10 km/h; KSh 20,000 for 11–20 km/h over; KSh 30,000 for 21–30 km/h over. Speeding in school zones or causing accidents can result in court appearances and licence suspension. Fines are payable via eCitizen.
QDoes Waze show speed cameras in Nairobi?
Yes. Waze shows both fixed speed cameras (permanently mapped) and real-time user-reported mobile camera positions across Nairobi. Nairobi has one of East Africa's most active Waze communities. Enable 'Speed Cameras' and 'Police' alerts in Waze Settings to receive audio warnings 300–500m before each camera.
QWhat speed should I drive at on Mombasa Road in Nairobi?
On Mombasa Road (A104) through Nairobi, the speed limit is 80 km/h on most sections, dropping to 60 km/h near junctions and JKIA. Always watch for the posted signs — limits change at interchanges. Fixed cameras are operational at Nyayo Stadium, South C, and Wilson Airport junctions.
QHow do I pay an NTSA speeding fine in Kenya?
NTSA speeding fines are paid via eCitizen (ecitizen.go.ke) under 'NTSA Services'. You can also pay at any NTSA huduma centre. Fines must be paid within 14 days to avoid additional penalties. You will need your ID number and vehicle registration number. M-Pesa payments are accepted through eCitizen.
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