KeNHA has given roadside traders along parts of Thika Superhighway seven days to clear their goods and leave the road reserves. The authority says the move is about safety and ongoing road improvements, warning that anyone who ignores the notice will face enforcement action.
This comes after demolitions in Githurai, where stalls and kiosks were brought down in an early morning operation. Many traders say they were caught by surprise and didn’t have enough time to save their goods. For them, the crackdown feels like a direct hit on their livelihoods, especially given how hard it is to find jobs.
Authorities insist the exercise is necessary to reduce congestion, improve safety, and restore order. Still, the move has divided opinion, with some backing safer roads while others sympathize with the struggling traders.
This comes after demolitions in Githurai, where stalls and kiosks were brought down in an early morning operation. Many traders say they were caught by surprise and didn’t have enough time to save their goods. For them, the crackdown feels like a direct hit on their livelihoods, especially given how hard it is to find jobs.
Authorities insist the exercise is necessary to reduce congestion, improve safety, and restore order. Still, the move has divided opinion, with some backing safer roads while others sympathize with the struggling traders.
