Nairobi, November 5 – The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has assured road users that the tolling system for the planned Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Expressway will be handled transparently and fairly.
Acting Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli said alternative roads will be mapped out for motorists who choose not to use the toll road, though he noted that the expressway will likely be cheaper in the long run due to time savings and reduced vehicle wear.
KeNHA said toll rates will be regulated to remain affordable while allowing the private partner to recover costs during the concession period. The 175km Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit and 58km Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha roads are part of the Northern Corridor, a major regional trade route.
The earlier PPP deal with Rift Valley Highway Limited was terminated in May 2025 over financing concerns. A new proposal from a China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) partnership is now under negotiation. K
eNHA says progress updates will continue to be made public, pledging transparency and protection of public interest throughout the project.
