Learning from Japanese highway experience

One of the new private highways in Japan. [Photo:Courtesy]

By Patrick Mungai

About two months ago, a promising young Kenyan professional and a friend died on Nairobi – Thika highway in a ghastly motor accident. It was late at night when it happened and there was no one to rescue him and take him to hospital in time to save his life. He left a young family, lonely and uncertain of its future.