The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has accused the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) of misleading the public about the proposed tolling of the Rironi-Mau summit highway, claiming that KeNHA's Ksh8 per kilometer fee conceals higher charges motorists are likely to face.

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In a statement on Tuesday, June 23, the association alleged that the figure the authority announced did not reflect the actual cost that different categories of vehicle owners are likely to pay.

According to MAK, the lowest rate is approximately Ksh 15 per kilometer, translating to about Ksh 2,625 one-way for the full Rironi-Mau Summit stretch, with a return trip costing up to Ksh 5,250.

"The Motorist Association of Kenya (MAK) issues an urgent public alert regarding the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) 's misleading announcement of a Ksh 8 per kilometre toll fee for the Rironi-Naivasha-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway. This figure is a deliberate deception designed to create public buy-in, masking the true, exorbitant costs hidden within a secret toll policy," MAK stated.

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"Here's what Kenyans can expect to pay, far exceeding the deceptive Ksh 8 per kilometre: Small Saloon Cars: The lowest rate is approximately Ksh 15 per kilometre, translating to about Ksh 2,625 one way for the full Rironi-Mau Summit stretch. A return trip would cost Ksh 5,250," it added.

The lobby further explains that buses, matatus and trucks could be subjected to even higher fees running into thousands of shillings.

The group further questioned the transparency surrounding the project, calling on the government and KeNHA to make public all agreements related to the highway's financing, concession arrangements and tolling framework.

"We demand full disclosure of the concession agreement and toll policy so that Kenyans can understand the financial obligations they are being asked to shoulder," the association said.

Their statement comes a day after KeNHA announced that motorists using the Rironi-Mau Summit highway will pay a toll of Ksh8 per kilometre for the next 30 years.

The authority explains that the toll fees will apply to motorists using both the Rironi-Naivasha-Gilgil and Rironi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha routes, subject to future adjustments and regulatory approvals.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke