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February 19, 2026
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KeNHA Begins Demolitions Along Thika Road

KeNHA Begins Demolitions Along Thika Road

Attempts by some of the residents to stop the demolitions were thwarted as police officers deployed to oversee the demolitions quickly intervened...

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Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) deployed excavators and police officers to demolish structures along Thika Road on Wednesday, February 18, impacting traders in areas like Githurai. The action followed a seven-day notice for traders to vacate road reserves.

  • The demolitions aim to clear land for new bus bays at Roysambu and Githurai to alleviate traffic congestion and improve road safety.
  • KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli stated the bus bays would reduce incidents from unregulated matatu stops.
  • Some traders were caught unaware, losing goods, and residents protesting the abrupt demolitions were repelled by police.

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