By Brian Said Iha, KeNHA, May 30, 2026
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a 30-day notice to traders and other occupants operating within the road reserve along the Kamulu–Joska–Malaa–Tala–Kangundo (B63) Road, directing them to vacate and remove all unauthorized structures ahead of planned road improvement works.
In a public notice dated May 29, 2026, KeNHA warned that all illegal roadside traders, developers and occupants who have encroached on the road reserve must clear the area within 30 days or face forced removal. According to the authority, the deadline for compliance is June 29, 2026.
KeNHA said the exercise is part of preparations for major infrastructure improvements along the busy corridor, including the construction of service roads, bus bays and drainage systems aimed at improving safety and easing traffic congestion. The authority noted that the project falls under an ongoing performance-based maintenance and road safety enhancement programme for the B63 Road.
The agency emphasized that occupation of road reserves without authorization is illegal under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, and the Traffic Act, Cap 403. It warned that any structures, goods or encroachments remaining within the affected road reserve after the expiry of the notice period will be removed without further communication to the owners. In some cases, affected occupants may also be required to bear the costs of the enforcement exercise.
The Kamulu–Joska–Malaa–Tala–Kangundo corridor has witnessed rapid population growth and expanding commercial activities in recent years, leading to an increase in roadside businesses and informal developments along sections of the road reserve. Authorities say these encroachments have contributed to traffic challenges, safety concerns and difficulties in implementing road expansion projects.
KeNHA maintains that the planned improvements will enhance traffic flow, improve visibility for motorists, strengthen drainage infrastructure and provide safer public transport facilities for thousands of commuters who use the corridor daily between Nairobi and parts of Machakos County.
The authority has urged all affected traders and occupants to comply with the directive within the stipulated period to avoid losses arising from enforcement measures. The notice is part of a broader national campaign by KeNHA to protect road reserves and facilitate infrastructure development across key transport corridors in the country.
