Despite public outcry, Treasury CS John Mbadi has affirmed the Kenyan government's unwavering commitment to its plan of upgrading and introducing tolls on Thika Super-Highway and other major roads. The government views public-private partnerships (PPPs) and tolling as crucial financing mechanisms to overcome budget deficits and develop vital infrastructure.

• CS Mbadi stated that roads like the Athi River–Namanga Highway and the Nairobi-Thika Road necessitate tolling to mitigate growing traffic congestion and facilitate upgrades.
• The proposed Rironi-Mau Summit superhighway will likely have tolls only on the Rironi-Mau Summit stretch due to high traffic volumes and economic viability.
• Negotiations are ongoing with an American company for the proposed Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway, also under a PPP model.