Motorists Advised How to Use Nairobi Expressway Days after Vandalism

Sections of the multi-billion shilling road were destroyed last week during the Azimio La Umoja anti-government protests.

The damage at the Mlolongo spot was colossal that motorists were barred from using the highway to pave the way for the repair works.

Moja Expressway, the company handling the high road, announced on Sunday, July 16, that operations had resumed after the works.

"We are glad to inform you that operations have resumed at Mlolongo, Syokimau and SGR toll stations as from 10:00am," said the company.

Motorists were however advised to exercise care while navigating through the spots undergoing renovation.

A speed of 80km/h was prescribed to the road users.

"For your safety, we urge al motorists using the Nairobi Expressway to be mindful of the ongoing restoration works at selected locations and drive within the prescribed speed limit of 80km/h," added Moja Expressway.

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recently revealed that the Kenyan taxpayer would have to part with upward of Ksh 700 million for the damage that was done on state-of-the-art road.

Speaking on Thursday July 13 after visiting the Nairobi Expressway in Mlolongo, Machakos County to assess the damage that was done, Murkomen stated;

"The people who have been organizing this mass action have told the nation they are doing so because they want to fight the cost of living but the damage only done on the Expressway for that short period could be anything up to $5 million (Sh706 million)."

The Transport CS went on to say that, the people who allegedly planned the attack on the Nairobi Expressway will also be asked to help the taxpayers in paying for the damages.

“As per the agreement we have with Moja Express, the taxpayer is going to pay for this damage. We will not allow the already overburdened Wanjiku to pay this on their own, we will make sure that all those who organized this mass action yesterday are going to personally pay,” said Murkomen.

“They will carry vicarious liability for every damage that was caused and for every penny that will be paid from the exchequer they will be asked to indemnify the people of Kenya and they will have to pay.”