The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a seven-day notice to roadside traders operating along sections of the Thika Superhighway at Roysambu (both directions) and Githurai (Nairobi-bound direction) to clear their wares from the road reserve.
In a notice dated February 9, 2026, KeNHA said the directive is intended to pave the way for the construction of designated bus bays aimed at enhancing road safety and easing congestion.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority wishes to notify all roadside traders along the Thika Superhighway at the Roysambu (both directions) and Githurai (Nairobi direction) sections to clear their wares from the road reserve within seven (7) days of this notice,” the Authority said.
KeNHA noted that the planned bus bays will facilitate safe and orderly passenger pick-up and drop-off while improving traffic flow along the busy corridor.
“This is to pave the way for the construction of designated bus bays, aimed at ensuring safe and orderly passenger pick-up and drop-off, as well as reducing traffic congestion along the affected sections,” the notice read.
The Authority said the project forms part of its broader road safety improvement initiatives targeting accident reduction and the removal of obstructions along major highways.
The Thika Superhighway is one of the country’s busiest transport corridors, linking Nairobi to central and eastern regions, and frequently experiences congestion, particularly around Roysambu and Githurai.
On Saturday, KeNHA announced the temporary closure of a key section of Uhuru Highway (A8) in Nairobi to facilitate maintenance works.
The affected stretch, between the University of Nairobi Roundabout and the Westlands Roundabout, will be closed every night from Friday, February 6, 2026, to Friday, February 13, 2026, between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am.
The closure was officially communicated in a notice signed by KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli.
According to the authority, the measure is necessary to ensure the safety of motorists while repair and maintenance activities are carried out on this heavily trafficked route.
“Normal traffic operations on the road will be restored upon completion of the works,” the notice stated.
Uhuru Highway is a critical artery connecting Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) to Westlands and other northern suburbs, carrying thousands of vehicles daily.
The night closure is expected to affect both private motorists and public service vehicles, making alternative routes a key consideration for commuters and transport operators.
KeNHA has outlined several diversion routes to minimise disruption.
KeNHA is a state corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, operating under the Ministry of Roads and Transport. It is responsible for the development, rehabilitation, and maintenance of national trunk roads—classified as S, A, and B roads—which link key cities, ports, border points, and strategic economic hubs across Kenya.
The Authority also oversees highway planning, design, and supervision, ensures road quality and safety; manages road assets; and enforces the protection of road reserves.
KeNHA works with government agencies, contractors, and development partners to deliver major infrastructure projects aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 goals.
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