One of the pulled down billboards along Redhill Road on December 11, 2025/HANDOUT
Nairobi has tightened its grip on rogue advertisers once again, kicking off December with a fresh wave of billboard demolitions that signal a no-nonsense enforcement push.
County officials confirmed that 21 illegal billboards were pulled down along Redhill Road in the latest phase of Operation Remove Illegal Billboards.
CEC for Built Environment Patrick Mbogo and Chief Officer for Urban Development Patrick Analo Akivaga said the structures violated the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (PLUPA) 2019.
Analo warned that the county will escalate action against offenders as the crackdown widens through December.
“We are not relenting. Some companies have even attempted to reinstall the same illegal structures, and they will not only face prosecution but also the removal of five times more of their billboards as punitive action,” Analo said.
County officials pull down one of the illegal billboards along Redhill Road on December 11, 2025/HANDOUT
He added that firms deploying goons to obstruct enforcement teams will face additional legal consequences, including multiplied penalties.
The Redhill sweep follows a major November blitz that saw 275 illegal billboards uprooted across Nairobi—far above the initial target of 100.
That month-long operation covered key corridors such as James Gichuru Road, Mombasa Road, Lang’ata Road, the Eastern Bypass, Cotton Road, Ole Nguruone Street, and several roundabouts.
County officials pull down one of the illegal billboards along Redhill Road on December 11, 2025/HANDOUT
Along the Eastern Bypass—one of the city’s most sensitive gateways—the county removed every illegal billboard fixed on street lighting poles.
Analo previously highlighted the importance of that stretch, which links security institutions and the route to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, stressing that “visual order and compliance are essential.”
“We cannot allow companies to clutter major entry corridors with unapproved structures. Any firm erecting illegal billboards risks fines of up to Sh2 million, in addition to removal penalties,” he said.
County vehicle on site where one of the illegal billboards was pulled down along Redhill Road on December 11, 2025/HANDOUT
The county says the renewed cycle of enforcement is being executed through a multi-agency approach involving KURA and KeNHA to ensure uniform compliance on both county and national roads.
Analo noted that the December phase will be more aggressive, with plans to dismantle all remaining illegal billboards and pursue firms evading approvals or advertising fees.
“This is part of the Governor’s commitment to deliver a city of order for all Nairobians,” he said.
County staff pull down one of the illegal billboards along Redhill Road on December 11, 2025/HANDOUT
City Hall is urging residents to report suspicious or unapproved billboards via Sub-County offices or the Toll-Free Number 1508.
With new hotspots under inspection, officials say the cleanup will continue until full compliance is achieved across the capital.
