KeNHA Warns of Demolitions in Delview, Kihunguro and Allsops After Traders Ignore Vacation Notices
The Kenya National Highways Authority has issued fresh evacuation notices to traders operating within the road reserve along the Thika Superhighway, warning that demolition of illegal structures could begin if occupants fail to vacate the affected areas.
In a statement released on Thursday, March 5, the highways authority confirmed that enforcement notices had been recirculated to traders conducting business in Delview and Kihunguro in Kiambu County as well as Allsops in Nairobi. The agency said the move follows the lapse of an earlier directive issued in February requiring traders to vacate sections of the road reserve.
The exercise was conducted by the KeNHA Corridor C Management team led by Road Inspector Kennedy Karimi, who oversaw the reissuance of the notices and urged traders to immediately relocate from the restricted areas.
According to the authority, the traders had previously been notified to vacate the encroached sections to allow the agency to begin rehabilitation works along the highway corridor.
“The KeNHA Corridor C Management team, led by Road Inspector Kennedy Karimi, has recirculated the vacation from road reserve enforcement notices to traders operating within the road reserve along the Thika Superhighway at Delview, Kihunguro and Allsops,” the authority stated.
KeNHA noted that the initial notice had been issued on February 23, 2026, giving affected traders a specific timeline to clear the road reserve. However, the agency said some traders remained in the restricted areas even after the deadline expired.
“This action follows the lapse of the notice issued on February 26, 2026, which directed the affected traders to vacate the encroached sections within a specified period. However, some remain within the restricted zones even after the deadline expired,” the authority explained.
Officials say the enforcement drive is part of a broader road safety and corridor management strategy aimed at restoring order along the busy highway, which serves as a major transport link between Nairobi and towns across Central Kenya.
The road reserve, which is legally protected land meant for road infrastructure and safety buffers, has in recent years been encroached upon by traders and informal businesses, particularly in densely populated urban areas along the highway.
KeNHA emphasised that clearing the road reserve is necessary to enable planned infrastructure works and to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
“The traders are required to clear the areas to allow for the restoration and protection of the road reserve,” the statement added.
The agency stated that reclaiming the road reserve would help reduce congestion and improve traffic movement along one of the country’s busiest transport corridors.
“The exercise forms part of the Authority’s ongoing road safety and corridor management initiatives aimed at reducing accidents along the busy highway corridor, enhancing order within road reserve areas and ensuring unobstructed traffic flow on national highways,” KeNHA said.
Residents and traders operating near the highway have previously raised concerns about sudden evictions, but the authority maintains that all notices are issued in accordance with the law and within reasonable timelines.
Officials say the clearance exercise is expected to continue in phases, with authorities urging affected traders to comply voluntarily to avoid forced demolitions once enforcement begins.
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KeNHA Warns of Demolitions in Delview, Kihunguro and Allsops After Traders Ignore Vacation Notices
