The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a stern warning to motorists using the Kiserian–Magadi Road, following reports of rampant overloading.
The announcement came during the launch of KeNHA’s Nairobi region offices on Friday, August 22, as the authority aims to improve service delivery and oversight in the busy city.
‘’This launch has marked a step towards streamlined and enhanced customer service delivery by the Authority to both its internal and external stakeholders,’’ KeNHA revealed on Friday.
Speaking at the launch, the Acting Director General, Eng Luka Kimeli, revealed that numerous complaints had been received about motorists using the key highway, overloading and threatening its integrity and road safety.
‘’The Authority had received feedback that overloading along the Kiserian – Magadi Road had become rampant,’’ the acting director said.
The Kiserian–Magadi Road, a vital transport corridor linking Nairobi to parts of Kajiado County, has come under scrutiny following feedback from stakeholders and local communities.
Reports indicate that overloaded trucks have become a common sight, raising concerns about accelerated wear and tear, increased road carnage risks, and long-term economic costs.
According to Kimeli, the Authority will continue its partnership with Axle Load Enforcement Highway Unit (ALEHU) in ensuring compliance with vehicle load limits.
The authority is also working on improving the issue of potholes, which is a major challenge on many Kenyan roads.
KeNHA staff have been urged to be champions of these improvements to help the shared goal be achieved.
‘’Kimeli urged the staff to be champions of the Authority, especially when it comes to achieving and maintaining pothole-free highways around the country,’’ he continued.
The launch of the new offices in Nairobi is part of KeNHA’s strategy to decentralise services at bringing services closer to the people and improving responsiveness.
