Alarm Raised Over Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway Deals

The motorists also expressed concern over the exposé about the Nairobi expressway...
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The Motorist Association of Kenya (MAK) is demanding a halt to the expansion of the Nairobi-Nakuru highway and the construction of the Nairobi-Mombasa expressway, citing a lack of transparency in their Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements. MAK alleges these deals are designed to benefit political elites and foreign interests at citizens' expense.
- MAK expressed concern over the unaffordable tolling system for the Nairobi-Mombasa expressway, with proposed charges ranging from Ksh5,000 to Ksh7,000 per one-way trip.
- The concerns follow a Nation Media Group investigation revealing the Kenyatta family's alleged involvement in the Nairobi Expressway procurement, potentially earning between Ksh1.8 billion to Ksh2.8 billion from supplying sand and land.
- MAK proposes using taxes, loans, or bonds for road funding instead of PPPs, advocating for more transparent, fair, and sustainable capital project financing.
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