The Kenya National Highways Authority has issued a notice directing all roadside development operators and traders to remove illegal structures built within road reserves along selected highways.
In the notice, the Authority said the directive targets all unapproved installations on road reserves, including makeshift structures, permanent and semi-permanent buildings, billboards, directional and advertisement signs, tree nursery beds, and any other developments undertaken without official consent.
The affected roads include Chebarbar–Lessos–Nabkoi (B12), Mayoni–Bungoma (B139), and Chepsonoi–Kapsabet (B12), covering both new and old road alignments.
The Authority stated that the notice applies to all individuals and operators who have encroached on road reserves along both directions of the listed roads.
“All operators are hereby directed to remove all the said structures within 30 days from the date of this notice,” the statement reads.
KeNHA said the exercise is aimed at paving the way for road reserve protection activities and ensuring compliance with infrastructure planning regulations.
The deadline for compliance has been set for June 26, 2026. After this date, the Authority warned that it will proceed to remove all illegal encroachments without further notice, in line with Clause 49 of the Roads Act, 2007.
The agency further stated that where demolitions are carried out after the deadline, the costs will be borne by the affected owners or operators.
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.
