Runda Estate has dismissed claims circulating online that motorists are being charged to use a public road within its neighbourhood, terming the reports as misleading and inaccurate.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the estate management clarified that it does not impose any fees for access to public roads and has never authorised such charges within its jurisdiction.

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The clarification follows the spread of videos and social media posts alleging that drivers were required to pay to use what was described as a road in Runda.

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However, the estate has distanced itself from the claims, stating that the road in question commonly referred to as Palm Valley Road is not located within Runda Estate.

According to the statement, Palm Valley Road falls under Kiambu County and is associated with Palm North Estate, which operates independently and has no affiliation with Runda Estate or its residents’ association.

Runda Estate further emphasised that it is not involved in any access restrictions, fee collection, or legal disputes related to the matter.

It noted that the confusion may have arisen from the common practice of informally referring to nearby developments as part of Runda due to their proximity.

“Such misidentification can lead to public misunderstanding and may unfairly attribute actions or disputes to Runda Estate that are not connected to our community,” the statement read.

The estate has urged members of the public to verify the location and authority of areas mentioned in online posts before sharing information, in a bid to curb the spread of misinformation.

Karura Ward MCA, Fiu Nifiu also weighed in on the matter, reinforcing the clarification and urging the public to direct concerns to the appropriate jurisdiction.

“There is no public road that has been blocked within the Greater Runda Estate under the jurisdiction of Nairobi City County,” said Nifiu.

He added that the road in question is situated in a neighbouring county and does not fall under Nairobi’s administrative control.

“Any matters relating to the said road should be directed to the relevant authorities within Kiambu Municipality under the Kiambu County Government,” he stated.

The clarification comes amid growing public concern over access to roads within gated communities and the legality of restricting or charging motorists on routes perceived to be public.