Roads agency defies fuel tax to collect Sh33.4b in six monthsPump attendant serves a vehicle at a fueling station in Kisumu on September 02,2018. “Kenya Roads Board has disbursed Sh33.4 billion towards maintenance of various roads in the country for the period July to December 2018,” read a statement by Kenya Roads Board. SEE ALSO :KWS lifts outlaw on darting of wildlifeBesides the Road Maintenance Levy, the funds also comprised of transit tolls. A consolidated Annual Publics Road Programme 2018/2019 is provided, detailing allocation of KRB Fund to agencies and their work plans. The agency expects to receive Sh68.9 billion, with Sh68.4 billion comprising proceeds of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund and Sh550 million from transit tolls.

Source: Standard Digital February 19, 2019 21:00 UTC