Govt Increases Expressway Charges

The government has increased the Nairobi Expressway toll charges in a move aimed at increasing revenue collection.

In a special Gazette Notice approved by Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen, motorists seeking to move Mlolongo to Westlands will pay Ksh500, instead of the previous Ksh360 fee.

Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, Moja Expressway confirmed the charges would take effect beginning January 1, 2024.

” From Mlolongo to Westlands, one will have to pay Ksh500 for Manual Toll Collection (MTC). However, those using the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) will pay Ksh490,” the operator stated.

The least amount a motorist will pay is Ksh170 as opposed to the Ksh120 rate that was initially paid. Further, the highest amount paid is Ksh500, from the previous Ksh360 – indicating a rise of 38 percent.

These new rates apply for saloon cars, while light vehicles with two axles and a high bonnet will have to pay 1.5 times the new amount.

On the other hand, heavy vehicles with fewer than four axles will pay four times the new rates while heavy vehicles with four or more axles will pay five times the amount.

According to the notice, the new rates are based on the prevailing exchange rate and changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

According to the notice, to commute from the Nairobi East (Mlolongo) section of the Nairobi Expressway to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) motorists will be charged Ksh250 and not the previous Ksh180.

The same amount will apply to those exiting the Nairobi Expressway at the Eastern Bypass.

A trip from Mlolongo to Southern Bypass will cost Ksh330 and not Ksh240, while to Capital Center will cost Ksh410 and not Ksh300. A trip from Nairobi East to Museum Hill be charged Ksh500 according to the revised charges.

From SGR to Eastern Bypass, motorists will be charged Ksh170, while to Southern Bypass, it will be tolled at Ksh250. From SGR to Capital Centre and Haile Selassie will be charged a flat rate of Ksh330.

To Museum Hill and Westlands, motorists will be charged Ksh410.

From SGR to Eastern Bypass, motorists will be charged Ksh170, while to Southern Bypass, it will be tolled at Ksh250. From SGR to Capital Centre and Haile Selassie will be charged a flat rate of Ksh330. To Museum Hill and Westlands, motorists will be charged Ksh410.

Motorists heading from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Eastern Bypass to the Eastern Bypass will now Ksh170 and not Ksh120 while Haile Selassie will attract a fee of Ksh330. The same rate applies to those heading from JKIA to Museum Hill.

A trip from JKIA to Southern Bypass and Capital Centre will be charged Ksh250 each while heading to Westlands attracts a fee of Ksh410.