The Kenya National Highways Authority has issued a 30-day eviction notice to traders operating along the Kamulu-Joska-Malaa-Tala-Kangundo (B63) Road, directing them to vacate the road reserve to allow for planned infrastructure improvement works.
In a notice dated May 29, KeNHA warned that conducting business or erecting structures within designated road reserves is illegal under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, and the Traffic Act.
The authority has ordered all affected traders and owners of unauthorised structures to remove their stalls, merchandise, and any other encroachments within 30 days.
Why KeNHA Wants Traders Out
According to the highways authority, the clearance exercise is necessary to facilitate ongoing road maintenance and safety enhancement projects along the busy corridor.
The planned works include:
- Construction of bus bays
- Improvement of drainage systems
- Road safety enhancements
- Measures to ease traffic congestion
- Visibility improvements for motorists and pedestrians
KeNHA says the upgrades form part of its broader performance-based maintenance and road safety programme aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing accidents.
“The project forms part of the ongoing performance-based maintenance and safety enhancement programme intended to improve visibility, safety, and traffic flow along the corridor,” the authority stated.
Demolition Warning After June 29
The authority has warned that any structures, goods, or business premises remaining within the road reserve after June 29, 2026, will be removed without further notice.
KeNHA further cautioned that demolition and removal costs could be recovered from affected individuals in accordance with existing laws governing road reserves.
Similar Notice Issued on Kisii-Ahero Highway
The latest directive follows a similar eviction notice recently issued to traders operating along the Kisii-Ahero Road.
In that case, occupants of illegal structures were also ordered to vacate within 30 days to pave the way for road safety and infrastructure improvement works.
KeNHA says the Kisii-Ahero project is intended to enhance traffic movement and reduce accidents along one of Western Kenya’s key transport corridors.
Nationwide Push to Reclaim Road Reserves
The eviction notices are part of a wider national campaign by KeNHA to protect road reserves, improve public safety, and support the expansion and maintenance of critical transport infrastructure across the country.
The authority has repeatedly urged traders and developers to avoid constructing buildings or conducting business activities within designated road corridors, warning that enforcement operations will continue in affected areas.
