Road Maintainance Levy Fund (RMLF) Fuels Infrastructure Development.
The Road Maintenance Levy Fund is an essential source of funding for road maintenance and development across the nation. The fund was established by an act of parliament in 1993 to ensure that the condition of roads are in good state. It also plays an important role in bolstering economic growth and improving livelihoods.
The Kenya Roads Board (KRB) collects funds and distributes them to various road agencies, including the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).
These agencies are tasked with maintaining both rural and urban roads to high standards, thereby enhancing connectivity across the country.
Since its inception, the Road Maintenance Levy Fund has ensured the development of road networks, which enhances transport safety and reduces costs. For Instance, under the stewardship of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority, the levy has improved rural road networks through better access to markets for farmers. The levy supports regular maintenance, aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, and boosts trade by facilitating transport.
A section of Moi South Lake Road Road funded by RMLF
The Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) was initially set at Kenya shillings 18 per litre, but the government has increased this levy to Kenya shillings 25 beginning this FY 2024/25 following public consultations conducted earlier this month. The RMLF has been and will continue to be a fundamental aspect of Kenya’s initiatives for infrastructure maintenance and development.