Some Ksh.50million daily lost in delays and fuel wastages due to traffic jams.
With the project, this money will be a saving for the economy and a huge step towards the enhancement of social-economic growth in Kenya.
The annual loss cumulatively Sh. 18billlion annually.
The express way will make Kenya a globally competitive and prosperous country with a high quality of life and an investment haven by 2030.
Slash travel time from 2 Hours to 20minutes
It will reduce the travel time through Nairobi by more than 2 hours.
Commuters will, therefore, take only 20 minutes to access JKIA and Mlolongo from Kangemi…opening up access to the SGR terminal and Machakos County
The project will spur economic growth in Machakos and Kajiado Counties.
Employment opportunities
More than 3000 youth will be employed during the construction and rollout period. 500 permanent youth jobs to run the project upon completion will be created. Already, several have been hired for the initial works.
No financial burden on taxpayers.
The project is the first of its kind model in Kenya.
The investor will undertake a 30 year concession period, after which the facility will be handed over to the Government.
Since its a use as you pay toll station, the Government will lose nothing…commuters can use other routes to the airport and Mlolongo that are toll-free.
