The High Court has closed a case in which the Ministry of Transport had been ordered to provide toilets and other sanitation facilities on highways.
This is after Roads Principal Secretary Joseph Mbugua filed an affidavit saying that they have established Road Side Stations (RSS) policy and regulations to address road safety, health and socio-economic development of surrounding areas along the country’s road network.
The PS in court papers says that road stationers specifically will provide journey breaks and encourage rest for drivers.
He says that the development of roadside stations along highways is part of making highways smart, improving road safety and enhancing the wellness of drivers and travellers.
The Ministry of Roads says that it has scheduled a public participation forum for validation and collection of views from members of the public beginning September 19th to 27 before tabling in parliament for approval.
It has also developed draft regulations known as the Kenya Roads (Roadside Stations) Regulation, 2023 which are in compliance with the policy.
The government also says it will partner with private investors for the development of Roadside Stations and also promote the development of the roadside stations along major highways in the country to contribute towards making the highways smart transport and economic corridors starting with the northern corridor.
In the case, city lawyer Adrian Kamotho had sued the Council of County Governors, Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERRA) and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).
