In 2023, Murkomen proposed spending sh700 million for repair works on Kenyan roads, particularly the expressway, following acts of vandalism during anti-government protests.
The protests, known as "mandamano," disrupted traffic flow on the expressway, leading to the closure of three sections.
Murkomen stated that the organizers of the protests would be responsible for covering the repair costs of the damaged sections of the Sh87 billion, a 27.1-kilometer road built by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) under a public-private partnership.
Currently facing criticism online, Murkomen recently mentioned the government's plan to introduce toll charges on highways nationwide.
He suggested that users would be encouraged to utilize alternative roads if they preferred not to pay toll fees.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has proposed the introduction of new toll stations on major highways to generate funds for the construction and rehabilitation of roads countrywide.
During the launch of the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, Murkomen mentioned that Athi River-Namanga Road and Galleria-Rongai-Ngong-Karen Shopping Centre were among the listed locations for new toll stations.
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