KeNHA Gives Roadside Traders 30 Days to Vacate Reserves on Four Major Roads
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has given roadside traders and other unauthorised occupants along four major roads 30 days to remove structures and goods from the road reserves. The deadline is Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Roads covered by the notice
- Likoni–Ukunda–Lunga Lunga (A7)
- Kilifi–Malindi–Garsen–Witu (A7)
- Maili Tisa–Kitale (B14)
- Eldoret–Nyaru (B124)
The Star reported that the notice was issued by KeNHA Director-General Luka Kimeli. The authority says the affected sections are needed for planned service-road improvements, bus bays and drainage rehabilitation. KeNHA warned that structures and goods remaining after the deadline may be removed at the owners’ cost.
What affected occupants should do
Anyone whose stall, shop extension, signboard or storage area is close to one of the named roads should confirm with KeNHA whether it falls within the affected reserve. If ownership or occupation rights are disputed, keep relevant documents and seek written clarification from the authority or a qualified adviser before acting on verbal claims.
The notice concerns encroachment on existing road reserves. It should not be taken as notice of compulsory acquisition of private land for a new road project, which is a separate process.
