Why tolling is the way to go in Kenya infrastructure modernisation plan

Infrastructure principal secretary John Mosonik. PHOTO | FILE

The government plans to re-introduce toll charges (user fees) on major roads towards the end of next year, arguing that the current tax collections are insufficient for road maintenance and expansion.

The tolling system was phased out in the 1980s and replaced with road maintenance levy that is charged at the fuel pump.

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