The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced plans to introduce tolls on several major highways, including the Thika Superhighway, Nairobi Southern Bypass, Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway, Kenol-Sagana-Marua Road, Mombasa Southern Bypass, and Dongo Kundu Bypass. The move aims to raise funds for road development and maintenance.

KeNHA assured the public that before any tolls are implemented, there will be an extensive public participation process. “The Kenya National Highways Authority appreciates the ongoing discussion around the development of a Road Tolling Policy,” said a KeNHA spokesperson. “We assure the public that this Policy will be developed with extensive public participation to ensure that all voices are heard.”

The announcement follows earlier hints by the former Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen in February. Murkomen, who has since been appointed as the Minister for Sports, had revealed that the government had plans to invest Ksh700 million in the tolling project. He emphasized that the tolls are intended to generate additional funds for the improvement and expansion of Kenya’s road network.

KeNHA’s commitment to transparency and inclusivity is evident in their promise to involve the public at every stage of the policy development. “Once the Policy is finalized, it will guide which roads will be tolled,” the spokesperson added. “KeNHA remains committed to engaging with the public throughout this process.”

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The tolling initiative is expected to not only help in maintaining and upgrading roads but also manage traffic congestion on key routes. The details of the toll rates and implementation timeline will be determined following public consultations and feedback.

For further updates, the public is encouraged to participate in upcoming forums and discussions organized by KeNHA.