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Don’t burden motorists with costly tolling

Nairobi Nakuru highway under construction at Rironi area. [George Njunge, Standard]

By 2025, the journey between Nairobi and Nakuru should not only be shorter but an enjoyable experience, if government plans come to fruition. Currently, it is a torture motoring on the road characterised by heavy traffic and numerous accidents.

There are plans to build a dual carriageway between Rironi in Limuru and Mau Summit, past Nakuru. The road construction will start by next year, but at a cost to motorists. Just like the Nairobi Expressway, the Rironi-Mau Summit road will be tolled meaning motorists will pay to use the road.

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