The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has given roadside traders along the Thika Superhighway at Kihunguro, Allsops, and Delview a seven-day deadline to remove their stalls and clear all encroachments from the road reserve.
The Authority warned that any trader failing to comply will face enforcement action.
In a public notice dated February 23, 2026, KeNHA directed “ALL roadside traders operating along the Thika Superhighway at Kihunguro (both bounds), Allsops (both bounds), and Delview Sections” to “remove and clear their wares from the road reserve within seven (7) days from the date of this notice.” The Authority said the move is to make way for the construction of designated roadside stations along the busy corridor.
According to the notice, the stations are “intended to enhance corridor functionality, improve safety standards, and alleviate traffic congestion along the affected sections.
” KeNHA emphasized that the work forms part of ongoing road safety improvements. “The project is part of the Authority's ongoing road safety improvement initiatives that seek to reduce accidents, enhance order within the road reserve, and ensure the unobstructed flow of traffic along the Highway,” the notice read.
The Thika Superhighway, one of Kenya’s busiest transport routes connecting Nairobi to Central Kenya and beyond, has in recent years seen a rise in informal trading along its road reserves, particularly at Kihunguro, Allsops, and Delview. Authorities have previously highlighted safety risks caused by encroachments, which block pedestrian walkways and interfere with the flow of traffic.
KeNHA is urging traders to fully comply within the seven-day period. “All affected traders are urged to comply within the stipulated timeframe to avoid enforcement action in accordance with the relevant laws governing road reserves,” the notice stated.
The directive follows the Githurai demolition that led to protests on February 18, 2026, after traders ignored a notice issued on February 10. Residents near the Githurai overpass set tyres on fire and blocked parts of the highway, causing heavy traffic congestion as vehicles heading to Nairobi’s central business district were delayed for hours.
KeNHA has asked members of the public seeking clarification to channel their enquiries through its official communication platforms, while reiterating its road safety message: “Road Safety Starts With You.”
