The construction of two new virtual weighbridge stations at Mayoni and Mukumu in Kakamega County is taking shape with the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) confirming that both sites are 60% complete.
The virtual weighbridges are expected to supplement existing static stations in Webuye, Malava, and Malaba to curb axle load violations.
Once operational, the stations will enhance enforcement of load limits, particularly for loose cargo trucks and cane transporters using Class A and B roads under KeNHA’s jurisdiction.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir last week announced plans to expand the country’s weighbridge network as part of broader efforts to strengthen enforcement with the government now installing 28 additional weighbridges, both virtual and static, across various highways to improve monitoring of overloaded vehicles.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 9(2) of the Kenya Roads (Kenya National Highways Authority) Regulations, 2013, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport increases the number of installed weighbridges set out in Part II of the Schedule of the Regulations, with the weighbridges set out in the Schedule hereto,” reads part of the official notice.
Newly introduced static weighbridges include Kikambala (A7), Kanyonyo (A3), Awendo (A1), Dongo Kundu (A8), and Laisamis (A2). Others are Malaba (A8), Ahero (A12), Eldoret (A8), Mayoni (B12), Kamulu (B63), and Kaloleni (B91).
Further additions include weighbridges at Yatta (A3), Sabaki (A7), Mwatate (A6), Kibwezi (A9), Emali (A5), and Malili (A8). The list also features Madogo (A3), Mau Summit (A8), Kajiado (A2), Eldama Ravine (B77), Cheptiret (A8), Mukumu (A1), and Kapenguria (A1).
Other weighbridge stations set for installation are along the Southern Bypass in Kikuyu and Mombasa, Kamagambo (A1), and Meru (B63).
