Seven-day eviction orders just dropped on Thika Superhighway traders, and anyone who ignores them is staring at forced removal as KeNHA pushes ahead with a major road overhaul.
Trader eviction notice on Thika Superhighway
Trader eviction notice on Thika Superhighway
- The Kenya National Highways Authority ordered roadside vendors to clear out within seven days.
- Notice targets Kihunguro, Allsops, and Delview on both sides.
- KeNHA wants every structure and product removed from the road reserve.
- Noncompliance will trigger enforcement under road-reserve laws.
- Luka Kimeli said the reclaimed land will host designated roadside stations.
- Authority plans modern bus bays to stop risky roadside pick-ups.
- Advanced safety upgrades are meant to protect drivers and pedestrians.
- Officials argue the changes will ease traffic flow and cut crash rates.
- February 18 saw Thika Road traffic frozen after resident protests.
- Githurai overpass turned tense as tires burned during police clashes.
- Traders voiced anger over losing their income sources.
- Authorities insist that clearing occupied road and railway land is non-negotiable.
