The government has urged Parliament to approve a fresh proposal that seeks to introduce a national tolling policy to fund road development through a “user pay charges” strategy. The authorities argue that the move is needed to address budget deficits and offer a long-term means of funding the infrastructure. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure that when approved, the plan will prioritise major highways for tolling, remit revenue realized to road upkeep, and hold high levels of accountability in managing funds. He said the policy aims to maximise revenue from toll The post CS Chirchir Pushes for ‘User Pay’ Road Charges to Fund Major Highway Projects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.