The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has ordered traders and occupants of illegal roadside structures along the Kisii–Ahero (A1) Road to vacate the road reserve within 30 days.
In a notice dated May 28, KeNHA said the directive targets all unauthorized structures and roadside traders operating along the highway as part of an ongoing road safety improvement programme.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) hereby notifies all illegal roadside occupants, including traders and unauthorized structures along the Kisii – Ahero (A1) Road, to remove their wares and vacate the road reserve within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice,” read part of the notice.
KeNHA Orders Removal of Illegal Roadside Structures
The authority said the exercise aims to reduce accidents and ensure the smooth, unobstructed flow of traffic along the busy road corridor.
KeNHA stated that the affected traders and occupants have until June 27, 2026, to remove their structures, wares and any other encroachments from the road reserve.
It warned that enforcement action will be taken against those who fail to comply within the stipulated period in accordance with laws governing road reserves.
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Removal of Roadside Structures
The authority had earlier instructed all roadside development operators and traders to dismantle illegal structures along several routes, including the Chebarbar–Lessos–Nabkoi (B12), Mayoni–Bungoma (B139), and Chepsonoi–Kapsabet (B12) corridors, covering both old and newly realigned sections of the roads.
KeNHA stated that the directive applies to all unauthorized developments within road reserves.
These include temporary roadside stalls, permanent or semi-permanent buildings, billboards, directional signage, advertising structures, tree nurseries, and any other installations erected without official approval.
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Why They Are Removing Roadside Structures
It further noted that the exercise is part of broader efforts to protect road reserves and enforce compliance with national infrastructure planning and safety regulations.
KeNHA set a compliance deadline of June 26, 2026, warning that it will begin removing all illegal encroachments after the expiry date without further notice, in accordance with Clause 49 of the Roads Act, 2007.
“All the operators are, therefore, through this notice directed to remove all the said structures within 30 days from the date of this notice. This is to pave the way for the implementation of road reserve protection activities,” part of the notice read.
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