KeNHA gives traders at Mtito Andei 21 days to vacate road reserve

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a public notice ordering the removal of illegal structures along a section of Mombasa Road at Mtito Andei.

In a notice dated March 17, 2026, the authority said all illegal roadside occupants, including traders and owners of unauthorised structures along the Mtito Andei section of the road in both directions, must vacate the road reserve within 21 days.

KeNHA said the occupants are required to remove their goods and structures to allow planned works along the corridor.

“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) hereby notifies all illegal roadside occupants, including traders and unauthorised structures, along the Mitto Andei section of the A8 Road (Mombasa Road) in both directions, to remove their wares and vacate the road reserve within 21 days from the date of this notice.”

The directive is meant to pave the way for planned service road improvements and drainage rehabilitation works along the highway.

KeNHA said the project forms part of ongoing road safety improvement initiatives aimed at reducing road traffic accidents and ensuring safe and unobstructed movement of vehicles along Mombasa Road.

“All affected traders and occupants are therefore required, through this notice, to remove their goods, structures, and any other encroachments from the road reserve within twenty-one (21) days from the date of this notice.”

The authority warned that once the notice period lapses on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, any remaining structures or goods will be removed.

“Upon the expiry of the 21 days — Wednesday, 8 April 2026 — any structures, goods, or encroachments remaining within the said section of the road reserve shall be removed without further reference to the owners.”

The Kenya National Highways Authority is mandated to manage, develop, rehabilitate and maintain national highways across the country.

On February 24, KeNHA issued a fresh notice directing all roadside traders operating along sections of the busy Thika Superhighway to vacate within seven days to pave the way for infrastructure upgrades.