Why you may not escape paying toll fees on major roads and highways

Toll stations on Nairobi Expressway along Mombasa road, Nairobi. [File, Standard]

Kenyans might be compelled to pay toll fees on major roads and highways in future as the government pushes proposals that require motorists to pay for the use of certain roads. This will also not require it to provide toll-free alternatives.

The new proposals are contained in the draft Road Tolling Policy through which the government is paving the way for the reintroduction of toll roads. This could push up transportation costs for both industries and individual motorists.