Kenya will provide motorists with a toll-free route alongside a new expressway from Rironi to Mau Summit, charging 8 shillings per kilometer. Authorities selected China Road and Bridge Corporation and the National Social Security Fund to construct the 175-kilometer highway linking Nairobi to the western regions of the country.
The existing A8 road will remain accessible without fees after the expressway opens in 2028. The parallel route connecting Nairobi via Maai Mahiu to Naivasha will be upgraded to dual-carriageway status while remaining free for drivers.
The 180-billion-shilling project operates under a 30-year agreement with private investors, who absorb revenue shortfalls rather than taxpayers. Passenger vehicles face an annual toll rate increase of 1% on the toll road.
Officials announced the selection on Thursday through the Kenya National Highways Authority. Construction begins in 2026 after environmental reviews and detailed cost analyses are completed. The consortium must demonstrate how free routes integrate with the broader transportation network before starting work.
The existing A8 road will remain accessible without fees after the expressway opens in 2028. The parallel route connecting Nairobi via Maai Mahiu to Naivasha will be upgraded to dual-carriageway status while remaining free for drivers.
The 180-billion-shilling project operates under a 30-year agreement with private investors, who absorb revenue shortfalls rather than taxpayers. Passenger vehicles face an annual toll rate increase of 1% on the toll road.
Officials announced the selection on Thursday through the Kenya National Highways Authority. Construction begins in 2026 after environmental reviews and detailed cost analyses are completed. The consortium must demonstrate how free routes integrate with the broader transportation network before starting work.
