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KeNHA issues a 14-day ultimatum for the removal of illegal structures and billboards along the JKIA-Westlands highway, launching a major facelift to restore the capital’s image.

The chaotic clutter of billboards, illegal structures, and dumped waste lining the JKIA-Westlands expressway is set to be bulldozed. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a strict 14-day ultimatum to property owners and advertisers to restore the highway’s aesthetic appeal or face demolition and hefty fines.
In a public notice that signals a major facelift for the capital’s main artery, KeNHA Director General Kung’u Ndung’u described the current state of the corridor as an "eyesore" that betrays the city’s global status. The directive targets the stretch from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the James Gichuru interchange.
"We have observed with concern the encroachment on the road reserve, unauthorized erection of signage, and littering that clogs our drainage systems," the notice reads. The authority has outlined a zero-tolerance approach:
The move aligns with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s "Orderly City" mantra, but it is likely to face resistance from the powerful outdoor advertising lobby and small traders. However, KeNHA is adamant: the 14-day clock is ticking, and when it hits zero, the bulldozers will roar. For Nairobians, the promise is a cleaner, safer, and more scenic drive through the city’s heart.
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