The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has identified petrol stations, shops, and other commercial establishments built within road reserves and old road alignments in Western Kenya for removal as part of an ongoing enforcement exercise.
In a statement dated June 15, KeNHA said the affected developments are located along the Chepsonoi–Kapsabet (B12), Chebarbar–Lessos–Nabkoi (B12), and Mayoni–Bungoma (B139) roads, where the authority was conducting compliance checks targeting unauthorized encroachment on public road reserves.
“KeNHA Western Region has concluded a week-long exercise to issue public notices to traders, developers, and other operators occupying sections of the road reserve and old road alignments along the Chepsonoi – Kapsabet (B12) – Chebarbar – Lessos – Nabkoi (B12), and Mayoni – Bungoma (B139) Roads,” the statement read in part.
KeNHA On Earlier Notice to Traders
The authority stated that the exercise follows a public notice issued on May 27 that directed traders, developers, and other operators to vacate and remove all illegal structures within designated road reserves.
Additionally, it confirmed that the notice covered a range of developments, including commercial buildings, billboards, advertising signs, tree nurseries, and other installations erected without official approval.
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“Affected operators were reminded to remove all unauthorized structures and developments within the road reserve, including buildings, billboards, advertising signs, tree nurseries, and other installations erected without KeNHA approval,” it added.
KeNHA emphasized that the enforcement process is part of its mandate to protect road reserves, ensure road safety, and safeguard land required for current and future highway expansion projects.
Further, they noted that road reserves must remain free from unauthorized developments to prevent obstruction of infrastructure development and maintenance works.
30-Day Ultimatum Still In Effect
According to the authority, a 30-day compliance period was issued weeks earlier, giving affected individuals and businesses sufficient time to relocate or remove their structures. The agency indicated that, where necessary, enforcement action would proceed in line with the Roads Act, 2007, to clear any remaining encroachments.
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KeNHA further engaged affected traders and business operators during the exercise to communicate compliance requirements and clarify timelines for adherence to the directive.
Details Of The Listed Roads
Chepsonoi–Kapsabet (B12) Road is a national highway in Nandi County, Kenya. It runs from Chepsonoi (22 km from Mosoriot Junction in Nandi’s Mosop Sub-County) to Kapsabet Town.
Chebarbar–Lessos–Nabkoi (B12) Road is also a B12 national highway in Western Kenya’s Western Region, passing through Uasin Gishu and Emgwen areas. Key towns along this route include Ketingia, Cherus, Lessos, Himaki, and Chebarbar.
Mayoni–Bungoma (B139) Road is a national highway in Bungoma County, Western Kenya. It runs from Musikoma Roundabout to Kanduyi Junction with A8. The road is a dual carriageway undergoing surface dressing works.
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