The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a 30-day eviction notice to traders operating along the Kamulu-Joska-Malaa-Tala-Kangundo (B63) Road, directing them to clear the road reserve to pave the way for planned infrastructure upgrades.
In a notice dated May 29, the authority warned that conducting business or erecting structures within designated road reserves is illegal under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, and the Traffic Act.
KeNHA instructed all affected traders and owners of unauthorised structures to remove their goods, stalls, and any other encroachments from the road corridor within the next 30 days.
According to the authority, the clearance exercise is necessary to facilitate ongoing road maintenance and safety enhancement works, including the construction of bus bays, drainage improvements, and other measures aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving road safety.
“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.
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KeNHA warned that any structures or goods left within the road reserve after the expiry of the notice period on June 29, 2026, will be removed without further notification. The demolition and removal costs may also be charged to the affected owners in line with existing laws governing road reserve management.
The latest notice follows a similar directive issued recently to traders operating along the Kisii-Ahero (A1) Road. KeNHA ordered occupants of illegal structures along the highway to vacate within 30 days or risk demolition as part of a broader road safety improvement programme.
The authority said the Kisii-Ahero project seeks to reduce accidents and ensure smooth traffic movement along the key transport route linking Western Kenya to other parts of the country.
The eviction notices form part of KeNHA’s wider efforts to protect road reserves, enhance safety, and support infrastructure development across major highways.