Ruto Announces Expansion of Nairobi–Mau Summit Highway to Reach Kisumu
According to Ruto, the road will go beyond the planned expansion and will include toll fees for motorists...
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President William Ruto announced the expansion of the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway to extend to Kisumu, Kericho, Uasin Gishu (Eldoret), and Busia (Malaba). This expansion aims to improve connectivity and boost trade using a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, despite public debate and concerns regarding potential high toll fees.
- The expanded highway will begin construction next month, extending the original plan past Mau Summit.
- The project is financed through a PPP model, with the National Treasury approving the proposal from China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Trustees.
- Motorists will face a toll rate of at least Ksh8 per kilometre, subject to an annual one per cent adjustment for inflation and exchange rate fluctuations, according to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
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