Second Avenue in Eastleigh, Nairobi, has worsened over the past two weeks as traffic was rerouted following the closure of Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue after a building collapse on 9th Street.

The already poor road now features several large potholes that make sections nearly impassable, especially during rain, with some holes deep enough to trap small vehicles.

The damage is visible from the General Wariungi Street junction near Equity Bank extending to 4th Street, where motorists report difficulty navigating the potholes.

Taxi driver Abdirizak Mohamed says the surge in vehicles over the last fortnight has accelerated the road's decline, noting that driving is especially hard when it rains.

Pedestrians and traders along the stretch are also affected; muddy sections force walkers onto adjacent building pavements and have reduced foot traffic to roadside stalls.

Snack vendor Mandeq Hassan reports that rain‑induced mud has deterred customers, impacting her small business.

Local resident Deka Abdullahi urges the government to prioritise repairs, saying the road has been in a bad state for a long time and residents feel neglected.

President William Ruto visited Eastleigh in March 2025 and pledged to repair the road, but more than a year later the promised works have not begun.