The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has listed several roads targeted under new plans to implement its tolling proposal.
The authority has acknowledged that it has received concerns from Kenyans about the proposed implementation of toll fees on major highways across the country.
In a statement on Tuesday, KeNHA explained that the policy will be developed after extensive public participation to ensure that all voices are heard.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority appreciates the ongoing discussion around the development of a Road Tolling Policy.
“The Authority assures the public that this Policy will be developed with extensive public participation to ensure that all voices are heard,” the statement read in part.
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List of Roads KeNHA Will Consider for Toll Fees
Additionally, the authority has indicated that some of the roads that will be presented for consideration include the Nairobi Southern Bypass, Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway and Thika Superhighway.
Also, the Kenol-Sagana-Marua Road, Mombasa Southern Bypass, Dongo Kundu Bypass, among other roads will be considered for the proposal.
This means that Kenyans will have to pay before using the above-mentioned roads.
“KeNHA remains committed to transparency and inclusivity throughout this process and will continue to engage with the public at every stage,” added the statement.
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Motorists reject proposed Toll Fees
Earlier on August 11, the Motorists Association of Kenya asked the public to reject plans for toll fees on publicly funded roads, especially on the Dongo Kundu bypass in Mombasa.
The motorists stated that it will unfairly burden taxpayers who financed the bypass’s construction. MAK emphasized that imposing tolls on roads built with public funds would amount to double taxation.
“Turning the publicly funded Dongo Kundu Bypass into a toll road is an unjust imposition on taxpayers. Kenyans have already financed its construction!” read the statement.
They called for solidarity among citizens to oppose this initiative, recalling their previous successes in fighting similar tolling proposals on other major roads across the country.
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