The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a seven-day notice to all roadside traders operating along sections of the Thika Superhighway to remove their wares from the road reserve.
The directive affects traders at the Roysambu section in both directions and the Githurai section heading towards Nairobi.
In a public notice, KeNHA stated: “Kenya National Highways Authority wishes to notify all roadside traders along the Thika Superhighway at the Roysambu (Both directions) and Githurai (Nairobi direction) sections to clear their wares from the road reserve within seven (7) days of this notice.”
According to the authority, the clearance is intended to pave the way for the construction of designated bus bays. The planned facilities are expected to provide safer and more organised spaces for passenger pick-up and drop-off, while also easing traffic congestion along the busy highway.
KeNHA said the project is part of its broader road safety and traffic management efforts aimed at reducing accidents and ensuring smooth traffic flow.
“The project is part of KeNHA’s ongoing road safety improvement initiatives that seek to reduce accidents and ensure the unobstructed flow of traffic along the Highway,” the notice added.
Traders have been urged to comply with the directive within the stipulated timeline to avoid disruptions.
