The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued an eviction order to roadside traders and occupants along the Kamulu-Joska-Malaa-Tala-Kangundo(B63) Road, giving them 30 days to exit the road reserve of the highway.
According to a notice issued on May 29, 2026, all persons using the road reserve illegally are required to remove all goods, kiosks, and other structures from the area before June 29, 2026, or risk having them removed at their own expense. The notice, which bears the signature of Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli, is, among others, aimed at reclaiming the road reserve and upgrading the infrastructure.
KeNHA stated that the Illegal Occupation of the Road Reserves is an offence under Kenyan Law (the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, and the Traffic Act, Cap 403).
According to the Act, road reserves are accorded special protection, making it illegal to occupy or develop the area, as it is reserved for roads.
The law mandates authorities such as KeNHA to ensure compliance by evicting those occupying the land illegally and demolishing any structures built without authorization.
Road Upgrade Project Behind Eviction Notice
According to KeNHA, the clearance project will help build service roads, create bus bays, and improve drainage networks along the B63 road. The projects form part of a continuous program of performance-based maintenance and improvement of road safety along the country’s major highways and urban roads.
The authority stated that reclaiming the road reserves will provide adequate room for development, ensure proper visibility, and minimize congestion common in the area.
Rapid population growth and increased commercial activity have made the Kamulu-Kangundo corridor more congested, with numerous roadside shops and illegal structures.
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Other Recent Removal Notices by KeNHA
In another notice dated May 28, KeNHA directed traders along the Kisii-Ahero Road (A1) to clear the road reserve within 20 days. Affected sections, according to the notice, include Chebarbar to Lessos to Nabkoi Road (B12), and the Mayoni to Bungoma Road (B139), Chespsonoi to Kapsabet Road (B12).
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KeNHA: Occupation of Road Reserves is Unlawful
The Kenya National Highways Authority stated that the road reserves fall under Kenyan law and are meant to be used for construction, road maintenance, utilities, and expansions on the roads.
Referring to the Kenya Roads Act of 2007 and the Traffic Act (Cap 403), which make it illegal to occupy these spaces without proper permission, KeNHA noted that road organizations are legally obliged to protect public infrastructure and to demolish all structures erected without the proper permission.
KeNHA appealed to those occupying such spaces to abide by the instructions to protect public investments.
The most recent notices of eviction by the Kenya National Highways Authority reveal a serious effort by the government to regain control of the road reserves and ensure adherence to infrastructure laws across the country. In several parts of the nation, vendors and builders have been given a deadline of between 7 and 30 days to vacate the designated land or face the consequences.
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