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Proposed Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway Could Rival Airfare in Cost, Raising Questions Over Viability

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Kenya’s ambitious plan to construct a Nairobi–Mombasa expressway is facing economic scrutiny, as early projections show the cost of driving the 459-kilometer route may rival or exceed the price of flying. According to preliminary estimates, toll fees alone on the expressway are expected to range between Ksh12 and Ksh13 per kilome.......

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