The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on Monday, April 27, issued a 30-day demolition notice to traders along the Meru-Ena highway.

KeNHA Principal Surveyor Grace Njeri announced that all structures encroaching on the road reserve would be demolished.

Njeri and her team were on site, where they marked the illegal structures to be brought down and personally handed the notices to the traders.

“During the exercise, all illegal structures were clearly marked and formal notices served, requiring their removal within 30 days,” KeNHA declared in a statement.

The Authority explained that the demolition exercise was meant to protect the road users and guarantee their safety.

“The initiative aims to protect the integrity of the road corridor, prevent further encroachment, and enhance safety for all road users, particularly communities and businesses operating along the route,” the statement continued.

During the exercise, KeNHA also sensitised traders on the importance of maintaining the road reserve for safety and future road development.

Some of the structures earmarked for demolition include fruit and vegetable stalls, kiosks, business signposts, retail shops and a mini market.

The demolition exercise adds to the nationwide exercise by the Authority to clear road reserves occupied by small businesses.