The Motorists Association of Kenya has refuted claims they rejected the construction of the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, clarifying their opposition is solely against the introduction of toll fees on the 175-kilometre stretch. They argue this constitutes double taxation, given the existing fuel levy.

• The motorists maintain they fully support the highway's expansion, having advocated for its upgrade for over twenty years.
• The association deems the toll charges unlawful, demanding the government either revoke the tolls or remove the fuel levy.
• They insist that a toll road should be built on newly acquired private land, leaving the existing public highway as a free alternative route.
• The Ksh170 billion highway's tolling is described as discriminatory and would greatly inconvenience people from Western Kenya and the Lake Victoria region.