Editor's Review

KeNHA has issued a 30-day eviction notice to traders and other occupants encroaching on the designated road reserve along the Nanyuki–Naibor Turnoff–Doldol (B101) Road.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a 30-day eviction notice to traders and other occupants encroaching on the designated road reserve along the Nanyuki–Naibor Turnoff–Doldol (B101) Road.

In a statement on Thursday, September 3, the agency said the enforcement exercise is part of preparations for the planned improvement of the busy road.

"Clearing the way for the planned improvement of the Nanyuki - Naibor Turnoff - Doldol (B101) Road, KeNHA undertook an enforcement exercise along the designated road reserve to identify and address encroachments," the statement read.

During the exercise, KeNHA identified structures that had been put up within the road reserve and took steps to notify those affected.

"The exercise involved marking unauthorised structures and issuing formal notices to affected occupants as part of efforts to reclaim the road reserve and safeguard public safety ahead of the planned works," the statement added.

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According to KeNHA, traders and other individuals affected by the enforcement exercise have been given 30 days to remove their structures and vacate the road reserve.

"Affected traders and other encroachers were directed to clear their structures and vacate the road reserve within thirty days.

"The exercise underscores KeNHA’s commitment to protecting road reserves, facilitating smooth project implementation, and ensuring safe passage for all road users," the statement concluded.

File image of marked businesses along Nanyuki–Naibor Turnoff–Doldol (B101) Road

Elsewhere, this comes days after KeNHA commenced drainage improvement works as part of preparations for the expected El Niño rains.

In a statement on Thursday, August 20, the agency said the works are targeting stormwater management challenges and have begun along the James Gichuru Road Junction.

"Such improvements have begun in earnest along the James Gichuru Road Junction - JKIA A8/B10 Corridor to address stormwater management challenges affecting the highway drainage system," the statement read.

According to KeNHA, the initiative follows discussions between KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli and the Clerk of the National Assembly, Samuel Njoroge, concerning the connection of stormwater drainage from the Parliament Building to the highway drainage system.

"The initiative follows discussions between KeNHA Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli and the Clerk of the National Assembly, Samuel Njoroge, regarding the connection of stormwater drainage from the Parliament Building to the highway system," the statement added.

KeNHA said the drainage works form part of a wider capacity enhancement, landscaping and beautification project being undertaken along the corridor.

"The works, being undertaken as part of the ongoing capacity enhancement, landscaping, and beautification project, will improve stormwater management, protect road infrastructure, and support safe, efficient, and sustainable road transport," the statement concluded.