Nairobi, Feb. 7 -- The State is eyeing new revenues from the proposed roadside stations along highways that will offer services such as restrooms, accommodation, parking, and restaurants for thousands of long-distance road users across the country.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has published proposed laws in which it suggests a raft of charges to private developers who will be setting up and operating the stations.

The stations will be located not more than 600 metres from the road and the distance from each other will be pegged on factors such as demand, availability of land, and amenities to be provided.

The proposed stations are in response to a 2020 High Court decision which compelled the government to formulate a p...