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February 12, 2026
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KeNHA Barred From Removing Select Business Along James Gichuru-JKIA

KeNHA Barred From Removing Select Business Along James Gichuru-JKIA

Among the reasons raised by the government was the use of illegal and unapproved billboards that were erected without proper permits or placed in prohibited areas...

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The High Court has temporarily blocked the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) from removing billboards between James Gichuru Roundabout and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following a petition by the Outdoor Advertising Association of Kenya (OAAK).

  • KeNHA had issued an order on January 20, 2026, to remove all billboards in the corridor.
  • The government cited reasons such as illegal and unapproved billboards, violations of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (PLUPA) 2019, and revenue arrears exceeding Ksh500 million owed by advertising firms.
  • The OAAK warned crane operators against complying with KeNHA's order, threatening civil liability for disobeying the High Court's ruling.

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