The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) is now demanding legal action against President William Ruto and former Head of State Uhuru Kenyatta over the government's plan to pay billions in a botched highway deal.

According to reports, Kenya is set to pay Ksh6.2 billion to a consortium of French contractors after breaching an agreement for the construction of the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

Sources privy to the matter further indicated that the termination cost is expected to be paid by the National Treasury before the end of the current financial year, which closes on June 30.

In a statement on Thursday morning, the motorists slammed President Ruto's administration, terming the decision to cancel the highway construction deal not only reckless but also unacceptable.