Kenya Tolls, concessionaires and Nairobi expressway
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Toll Roads in Kenya
Currently, Kenya has only one toll road: The Nairobi Expressway[1],This 27-kilometer highway stretches from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi's Westlands area. The Kenyan government is planning to introduce tolls on more major roads in the country. These include roads linking Athi River to Namanga and Galleria to Karen and Kiambu. For a smooth and budget-conscious trip, Use Kenya toll calculator.
Kenya toll road concessionaires
The Nairobi Expressway is operated by Moja Expressway, a subsidiary of China Road and Bridge Corporation CRBC was responsible for the design, financing, and construction of the expressway under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. This agreement allows them to operate the toll road and collect toll fees for a concession period to recoup their investment. After this period, ownership and operation will transfer to the Kenyan National Highways Authority (KeNHA).[2]
How to pay tolls in Kenya?
There are three ways to pay tolls while using the Nairobi Expressway.
- Manual Toll Collection (MTC) Card
- Functions like a prepaid card for tolls.
- Top up the card balance before using it at toll booths.
- Convenient for infrequent users or those avoiding electronic systems.
- Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Service
- Uses an on-board unit for automatic toll deduction.
- Requires registering for the service and maintaining sufficient balance.
- Offers faster and more convenient toll passage.
- Cash Payment
- Traditional method using cash at toll booths.
- Might experience queues during peak hours.
- May not be ideal for frequent users due to potential delays.
The preferred method for toll payment is using a toll tag, which provides discounts and can also be utilized at multiple parking locations. In Kenya, the toll tag is referred to as...ETC The Moja Expressway company, responsible for managing the 27-kilometer Nairobi Expressway, has revealed that starting in January, M-Pesa will be introduced as a payment method. M-Pesa, a comprehensive mobile money service provided by Safaricom, enables users to store, send, and receive money using their mobile phones.
How do I find out the price category of vehicles in Kenya
Tolls in Kenya are dependent upon:
- Axles
- Weight of the vehicle
- Wheels of vehicles
| Description of vehicle. | Class |
|---|---|
| Two-wheeled Motor Vehicles | CLASS 1 |
| Three-wheeled Motor Vehicles | CLASS 2 |
| Light Vehicles with two axles | CLASS 3 |
| Light Vehicles with two axles and a high bonnet | CLASS 4 |
| Heavy Vehicles with fewer than four axles | CLASS 5 |
| Heavy Vehicles with four or more axles | CLASS 6 |
Kenya toll road prices
| Toll Road | Toll Price for Tags | Toll Price for Cash |
|---|---|---|
| Westlands – Jkia | KSh 410 | KSh 410 |
| JKIA – Museum Hill | KSh 330 | KSh 330 |
| Haile Selassie – Capital Centre | KSh 170 | KSh 170 |
| Nairobi Westlands – Southern Bypass | KSh 330 | KSh 330 |
| Syokimau – Eastern Bypass | KSh 250 | KSh 250 |
| The Mall- Capital Centre | KSh 250 | KSh 250 |
