In a move aimed at guaranteeing users and income, US infrastructure investment firm Everstrong Capital is insisting that all heavy commercial vehicles be mandated to use the forthcoming Usahihi Expressway upon its completion.
Everstrong argues the move is aimed at decongesting the current Nairobi-Mombasa highway and enhancing road safety; however, the tolls are likely to lead to a spike in the prices of transporting commodities.
Philip Dyk, a partner at Everstrong Capital, stated, "The heavy vehicles, which cause a lot of wear and tear on roads, will be required to use the new road.
The reason for that is that it will be designed to handle the heavy weight." He added that preliminary discussions with transporters and cargo owners have shown support for the initiative.
