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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

Kenya’s Treasury has proposed introducing tolls on the 25-kilometre James Gichuru–Rironi Road after rehabilitation work is completed. The project would be implemented through a public-private partnership. KeNHA says it aims to reduce travel time between James Gichuru Junction and Rironi from one hour.

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