×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Why are tolls coming back on major roads?

A road in Beijing, China. Will tolls slow down economy through traffic jams? [XN Iraki]

The Hansard dated June 6, 1985 has an interesting debate in parliament over the toll stations.

The big debate was on where the toll stations would be located. The tolls at Athi River and Ruiru, it was argued, would increase the cost of production for industries in Thika and Athi River. Does the argument still hold?

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in