Archives December 2023

Transit Vehicles

Overloading of transit vehicles on the country’s major roads has witnessed a major decline with compliance rates standing at 98 percent, according to the Kenya National Highway Authority (KENHA).The drop has been attributed to stiff penalties on driver found breaking the law according to the authority.This came as the authority identified liftable axles as a major challenge and mainly involves trucks headed to neighbouring countries.According to Danka Africa Kenya Limited, the company contracted by Kenha to manage the Gilgil and Suswa weighbridges, the number of overloaded trucks on the road was on the decline.