The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has given all roadside traders along the Thika Superhighway seven days to vacate their selling points to allow for the construction of new bus bays.

• The clearance directive affects areas including Roysambu and the Nairobi-bound corridor at Githurai.
• KeNHA aims to improve road safety and traffic flow, stating that the bus bays will ensure orderly passenger pick-up/drop-off and reduce congestion.
• Acting Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli urged traders to comply to ensure timely project implementation.

The Kenyan government has finalized the payment of verified road construction pending bills up to December 2025. This action follows a pledge by President William Ruto to address the long-standing arrears that have hindered the construction sector, utilizing the securitization of the Road Maintenance Levy.

• Payments were made possible by securitizing the Road Maintenance Levy, allowing upfront access to funds.
• Daniel Wamahiu, a local road contractor, confirmed his firm had received outstanding payments.
• The settlement aims to restore confidence in government-funded infrastructure projects and prevent project stalls due to cash flow issues.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a seven-day eviction notice to all roadside traders along sections of the Thika Superhighway. This directive, announced on Monday, February 9, 2026, precedes the construction of new bus bays at Roysambu and Githurai to improve traffic management and safety.

• Seven-day notice for traders to vacate road reserves at Roysambu and Githurai sections of Thika Superhighway.
• KeNHA Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli stated the new bus bays will reduce congestion and collisions from unregulated stops.
• The initiative aligns with KeNHA's broader strategy to modernise transport infrastructure and streamline public transport in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.