Nairobi Expressway 2026 Toll Charges and How to Pay

The Nairobi Expressway is a 27.1-kilometre toll road, elevated and at-grade, located in Nairobi, Kenya. It runs along the busy Mombasa Road–Uhuru Highway–Waiyaki Way corridor, connecting Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Westlands.

This road was developed to ease traffic congestion on one of the city’s most heavily used transport routes.

The Nairobi expressway operates as a tolled facility, with motorists required to pay fees based on the distance travelled.

Toll collection is managed through both electronic and manual systems at designated entry and exit points.

Nairobi Expressway Toll Rates by Distance 

 The Nairobi Expressway uses a distance-based toll system, with charges varying depending on the entry and exit points.

Short trips between nearby interchanges, such as Mlolongo to Syokimau or Syokimau to SGR, cost Ksh 120. Medium-distance trips range between Ksh 170 and Ksh 250, while longer trips across central Nairobi and Westlands have a maximum toll of Ksh 330.

Key interchanges covered in the schedule include Mlolongo, Syokimau, SGR, JKIA, Eastern Bypass, Southern Bypass, Capital Centre, Haile Selassie, Museum Hill, The Mall, and Nairobi Westlands.

Movements marked with a dash indicate unavailable or restricted routes.

Below is the Nairobi Expressway Adjusted Base Toll Rates Table for Class 3 Vehicles (Saloon) -(Excluding VAT)

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Vehicle Classes and Toll Multipliers

The Nairobi Expressway classifies vehicles based on size, weight, and passenger capacity to determine toll charges, ensuring equitable tolling and effective traffic management.

Class 3 – Light Vehicles with Two Axles
This category includes standard light vehicles and small commercial vehicles:

• Saloon Cars: up to nine seats
• Large Cars / 4WD: up to nine seats
• Pick-Up / Van LGV: up to 1.5-tonne load

Class 4 – Light Vehicles with Two Axles and a High Bonnet
For slightly larger vehicles, including minibuses and light trucks:

• Minibus Matatu: up to 23 passengers
• Light Truck: 2 axles, single rear wheels, 3-tonne payload
• Medium Truck (MGV): 2 axles, double rear wheels, 5-tonne payload

Class 5 – Heavy Vehicles with Fewer Than Four Axles
Covers larger commercial and passenger vehicles:

• Heavy Truck (HGV): 3 axles, rigid
• Small Bus: 24–39 passengers
• Large Bus: 40–59 passengers

Class 6 – Heavy Vehicles with Four or More Axles
Primarily for large articulated trucks transporting heavy cargo:

• Articulated Trucks

Toll charges for each class are calculated by applying multipliers to the base toll for Class 3 vehicles, ensuring fees reflect vehicle size, weight, and road impact.

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How to Pay Nairobi Expressway Toll Fees

1. ETC Service (Electronic Toll Collection)

• Allows non-stop, cashless access.
• To use, apply for an ETC account, and book an On-Board Unit (OBU) device installation.
• Once installed, tolls are automatically deducted as you pass through.

2. MTN Card

• A tap-and-go card for cashless payments.
• Apply for the card at a service centre and collect it before use.
• Simply tap at the toll station for payment.

3. Mobile Money (M-Pesa, etc.)

• Press the voucher button at the entry station to generate a voucher.
• At the exit, pay the toll using mobile money with the voucher code.

4. Cash Payment

• Press the voucher button at the entry station to obtain a voucher.
• Pay in cash at the exit using the voucher.

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