KeNHA orders removal of billboards along James Gichuru–JKIA Highway
KeNHA said the structures targeted include billboards, directional and advertising signs, tree nursery beds and other temporary installations within the road reserve. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has ordered the removal of all temporary structures along the James Gichuru Road to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Highway. This directive is in preparation for planned capacity enhancement, landscaping, and beautification works along the critical road section.
- Affected developments, including billboards and advertising signs, must be removed within 14 days.
- Acting Director General Luka Kimeli confirmed that non-compliance will lead to structures being removed without further notice.
- The project, awarded to China Road and Bridge Corporation, was announced by President William Ruto in December and is set to begin this January.
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