No Toll, No Worries: Ndindi Nyoro Promises Free Roads for Kenyans

Kenyans will not be charged for using roads constructed by previous administrations, a Cabinet Secretary has reassured, as debates over toll fees continue to grip the nation.

The announcement aims to calm public fears of additional financial burdens on motorists amid growing infrastructure developments.

Speaking on Thursday, Kirinyaga County MP Ndindi Nyoro stated categorically that the government will not introduce tolls on roads that were completed under former governments.

Kenyans will not pay for roads that have already been built. It is unfair to impose tolls on infrastructure that the taxpayers already funded through their taxes,” Nyoro said during a media briefing in Nairobi.

The statement comes amid concerns from motorists and transport operators who feared that new tolling plans could extend to all major highways, including those constructed in earlier administrations.

Nyoro emphasized that any future tolling policy will only apply to newly built roads or major expansions under the current government.

This is about fairness and transparency. We cannot charge Kenyans twice for the same road. Any tolls will be implemented judiciously, with proper consultation,” he added.

Analysts say the clarification could ease tensions among commuters who have been protesting tolling proposals on roads like the Nairobi–Nairobi-Thika Highway and Mombasa–Nairobi Expressway.

Public debates on infrastructure financing have intensified in recent years, with toll fees often cited as a major source of revenue for maintenance and new projects.

Nyoro’s announcement also highlights the government’s broader strategy to strike a balance between funding road infrastructure and protecting citizens from excessive levies.

Experts suggest that the move could enhance public trust and reduce resistance to upcoming projects, particularly in regions where tolling has sparked controversy.

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While the government has been investing heavily in road networks to boost trade and ease congestion, officials insist that any charges introduced will be fair, transparent and clearly linked to new projects.

“The current administration is committed to developing infrastructure without unfairly burdening citizens,” Nyoro noted.

Transport stakeholders have welcomed the assurance but called for a clear framework detailing which roads will remain toll free and which will incur fees in the future.

Meanwhile, motorists remain hopeful that the government will maintain this position and ensure that existing roads remain accessible to all without additional costs.