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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 24, 2025
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Motorists Oppose 30-Year Chinese Takeover of Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
The government has approved the project, paving the way for construction of the A8 highway corridor to begin in January, with an expected completion time of two years...
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The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has strongly opposed the government's decision to grant a 30-year concession for the construction and management of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway to a consortium led by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). MAK views this move as discriminatory against westbound motorists and a threat to Kenya's sovereignty, particularly given the imposition of toll fees while other major highways remain free.
- The concession agreement involves a Ksh200 billion project for a 175-kilometre road.
- The consortium includes CRBC, National Social Security Fund (NSSF), and Shandong Hi-Speed Road and Bridge International companies.
- MAK questions why Kenya cannot fund the project directly, warning of risks to national security and economic independence.
- The Treasury's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Committee recently approved the project, paving the way for construction.
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