ICT CS Kabogo entangled in ‘private road’ conflicts in Runda
It is however important to note, for avoidance of doubt, that the disputed road is private property and not a public road. Also note that the land with the barrier in not on Joseph Kangethe Road
Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitaū is entangled in escalating private road conflicts in Nairobi’s affluent Runda Estate where he was involved in an altercation with a motorists barred from accessing it.
The dispute over the Kabogo Kangethe Road II is already before Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi in which Esther Muthoni, the petitioner sued the National Land Commission (NLC) and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) who are cited as defendants alongside twenty others.
The controversy escalated when CS Kabogo was captured in an amateur video protesting being filmed during what appeared to be a heated altercation with a woman denied access to the road.
Already, the court has issued restraining orders barring restrictions over the access of Kangethe Kabogo Road II.
When contacted for comment by The Informer Media Group, CS Kabogo was categorical that the road is private adding that he cannot divulge material facts on the issue due to an exisiting law suit.
“I have seen the media query. I respond as follows: I am aware that there is a dispute pending hearing and determination in Court. The matter is therefore, Sub Judice and I cannot substantively comment on the Case pending in Court. It is however important to note, for avoidance of doubt, that the disputed road is private property and not a public road. Also note that the land with the barrier in not on Joseph Kangethe Road. The matter was reported to Kiambu Police Station under OB 42/26/02/2026. That explains the presence of police and a breakdown at the ground.” Kabogo responded.
Through the orders, the court directed Runda Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) to ensure compliance of the orders granting Muthoni unhindered access to her residence via Kabogo Kangethe II Road.
“The respondents, their agents, servants, employees, or assigns are restrained from denying, blocking, restricting, or interfering with the petitioner’s (Muthoni) access to Kabogo Kangethe II Road,” the orders read in part.
The matter is coming up for mention on March 18, 2026.
This comes barely a week after similar dramatic scenes played out in the same estate after Palm North Estate Residents’ Association contracted a private security firm, GardaWorld (Kenya) Limited, formerly KK Security Group to enforce access restrictions on Palm Valley Road in Runda unless motorists and pedestrians pay an annual toll fee of Sh30,000.
They have since been sued by an Uber driver, Raymond Kamau.
In the suit, Kamau filed before the Kiambu High Court accusing Palm North Estate Residents’ Association and GardaWorld (Kenya) Limited for illegally enforcing the levy.
Kamau described the toll as “exorbitant, exclusionary, and punitive,” adding that the restrictions are ongoing and cause irreparable harm.
“The continued enforcement of the toll regime poses a real risk of normalising illegality, encouraging other private entities to unlawfully erect barriers and impose levies on access roads under the guise of private security or property rights while amassing wealth,” read the court documents.
In the application, Kamau wants the matter certified as urgent and heard on a priority basis.
In directions issued on February 17, 2026 Lady Justice Dorah Chepkwony ruled that the application filed Kamau will be mentioned on April 28, 2026.
