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Originally published by Capital Newstop
February 19, 2026
13h ago
KeNHA Demolitions Leave Traders Counting Losses Along Thika Superhighway
The operation, carried out in the busy Githurai area, saw kiosks, wooden stalls and makeshift sheds flattened as enforcement teams cleared what the authority described as illegal encroachments on public land. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Small-scale traders along the Thika Superhighway in Githurai are counting losses after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) demolished their structures, citing illegal encroachment on road reserves. The operation, which involved excavators and police escort, aims to clear space for new bus bays and the expansion of service lanes, leading to clashes between traders and authorities.
- The KeNHA issued a seven-day ultimatum in a public notice dated February 9, 2026, for traders to vacate the affected areas.
- The clearance specifically impacts traders at Roysambu (both directions) and Githurai (Nairobi-bound side).
- The construction of designated bus bays is intended to improve safety and ease congestion on the busy transport corridor, with Acting Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli signing the notice.
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