The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has served a 30-day ultimatum to business people and other individuals operating illegally within the road reserve along the Kamulu–Joska–Malaa–Tala–Kangundo (B63) Road.
Through a public announcement released on May 29, the organization instructed affected parties to clear their merchandise and constructions in preparation for upcoming road development initiatives.
The notice cautioned that all unauthorized roadside establishments, including vendors and property owners of unapproved buildings, must abandon the designated road reserve section within 30 days of the announcement date.
“Following the conclusion of the 30-day period on Monday, June 29, 2026, all remaining constructions, merchandise, or intrusions within the specified portion of the road reserve will be removed without prior notification to the proprietors,” the declaration stated.
KeNHA clarified that this measure aims to facilitate the execution of various infrastructure projects along this heavily trafficked route.
These encompass the development of access roads, transit points, and stormwater drainage systems.
According to the organization, these initiatives constitute an existing performance-based upkeep and security improvement program along the B63 Road.
“This initiative is part of the continuous performance-based maintenance and security enhancement of this thoroughfare, designed to enhance security, sightlines and alleviate congestion to optimize vehicular circulation,” the notice explains.
The organization reminded citizens that occupying road reserves without permission constitutes a violation of the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, and the Traffic Act, Cap 403.
Consequently, all impacted business owners and occupants have been ordered to remove their products, temporary structures, and any other unauthorized constructions from the road reserve before the deadline passes.
KeNHA additionally cautioned that proprietors of structures eliminated during the enforcement process may be held responsible for covering the expenses of the operations.
The Kamulu–Kangundo route has witnessed accelerated demographic expansion and commercial expansion in recent years, resulting in the emergence of numerous roadside enterprises and constructions along stretches of the road reserve.
The proposed enhancements are anticipated to improve vehicular circulation on this route, which accommodates thousands of travelers journeying between Nairobi and regions of Machakos County daily.
Road reserves constitute legally safeguarded zones established for the creation, maintenance and functioning of road facilities.
Intrusion into these areas is frequently identified as a significant impediment to road development undertakings and may present hazards to both drivers and pedestrians.
The organization has previously conducted comparable eviction and clearance initiatives in various locations throughout the country, asserting that such actions are essential to protect road infrastructure and enable expansion and security improvement projects.