The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a seven-day eviction notice to roadside traders operating along sections of the Thika Superhighway, directing them to remove their wares from the road reserve.
In a public notice dated February 23, 2026, the Authority directed all affected traders in both bounds at Kihunguro and Allsops, as well as the Delview section, to remove their wares within seven days from the date of the notice.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify ALL roadside traders operating along the Thika Superhighway at Kihunguro (both bounds), Allsops (both bounds), and Delview Sections to remove and clear their wares from the road reserve within seven (7) days from the date of this notice, KeNHA stated.
KeNHA Moves to Build Roadside Stations to Boost Safety and Ease Traffic
According to KeNHA, the clearance is intended to facilitate the construction of designated roadside stations to enhance corridor functionality, improve safety standards, and reduce traffic congestion along the affected sections.
The Authority noted that the project forms part of its ongoing road safety improvement initiatives designed to reduce accidents, restore order within the road reserve, and ensure the unobstructed flow of traffic along the highway.
“The project is part of the Authority’s ongoing road safety improvement initiatives that seek to reduce accidents, enhance order within the road reserve, and ensure the unobstructed flow of traffic along the Highway,” the notice noted.
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KeNHA urged all affected traders to comply within the stipulated timeframe, warning that enforcement action will be taken in accordance with laws governing road reserves.
Githurai Residents Clash With Police Over Market Demolitions
On February 9, 2026, the Kenya National Highways Authority issued a seven-day notice to roadside traders in both directions at Roysambu and in the Nairobi-bound direction at Githurai.
KeNHA moved in with excavators and police officers to flatten makeshift kiosks, stalls and metal structures that had encroached on the road reserve near the Githurai overpass.
Residents of Githurai clashed with police on Wednesday, February 18, over ongoing market demolitions, leading to temporary traffic disruption along Thika Road.
The confrontation escalated into running battles, with protesters setting tyres on the Thika Superhighway near the Githurai overpass, interfering with traffic.
Images and videos obtained by The Kenya Times showed burning tyres on the highway, prompting motorists to divert at the Githurai 45 roundabout.
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Ruto Addresses the Demolitions
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi hascriticised the recent demolition of more than 300 stalls in Githurai.
The Kiambu Governor urged President William Ruto to intervene and facilitate a dialogue with KeNHA.
Speaking during a Church Service in Ruiru on Sunday, Wamatangi said the affected traders deserved engagement and consideration even as the government movesahead with infrastructure development in the area.
“President, you need people; the project is for the people. I politely ask you to hold a meeting with KeNHA because they came to Githurai the other day and demolished over 300 stalls overnight,” the governor said.
Breaking the silence on the issue during a church service in Kiambu County on February 22, 2026, Ruto urged local leaders to stop the “blame game” and work together to solve the problem, emphasising unity since many are in the same government/party (UDA).
“If a problem has emerged in Githurai, let us not blame each other. We should solve the problem all of us… We are all in government. Who is to be blamed here?” he questioned.
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