The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is planning to build new weighbridge stations at Isinya along the Athi River–Namanga (A) Road in Kajiado County and at Suswa along the Narok–Mai Mahiu (B7) Road in Nakuru County.

To support this program, the National Land Commission (NLC) has announced its intention to acquire land in the affected regions. 

The commission will also make adjustments to certain parcels of land as part of the project. Impacted landowners have been encouraged to visit its offices in Nairobi or the County Coordinator’s Office in Kajiado for detailed information.

To achieve the construction of the static weighbridge at Isinya in Kajiado, the government seeks to amend the details of approximately 0.89 hectares in Kaputei, Kajiado North to build the same. 

A photo of a section of the Mariakani weighbridge

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“In accordance with the Land Act, 2012, Part VIII, and following Kenya Gazette Notice No. 5120 of 2024, the National Land Commission, representing the Kenya National Highways Authority, announces that the National Government plans to amend the listed parcels of land needed for the construction of a Static Weighbridge Station Holding Yard at Isinya along the Athi River–Namanga (A) Road in Kajiado County,” stated the NLC, through its chairperson Gershom Otachi. 

Similarly, the NLC confirmed that the government will acquire specific parcels of land for the construction of a static weighbridge at Suswa.

The government announced that it will be acquiring approximately 8.2047 hectares to construct the weighbridge at the Suswa area along Narok – Mai Mahiu (B7) Road in Nakuru County.

“In accordance with the Land Act, 2012, Part VIII, the National Land Commission, on behalf of the Kenya National Highways Authority, announces that the National Government intends to acquire the parcels of land listed below for the construction of a Static Weighbridge at Suswa along the Narok–Mai Mahiu (B7) Road in Nakuru County,” the notice indicated.

All affected landowners have been advised to submit a written claim for compensation to the National Land Commission (NLC), along with copies of their national identity cards, Personal Identification Numbers (PIN), land ownership documents, and bank account details.

"Every person interested in the affected land is required to submit a written claim for compensation to the National Land Commission on or before the day of the inquiry. The submission should include a copy of their identity card (ID), Personal Identification Number (PIN), land ownership documents, and bank account details," the notice added. 

"For interested companies, the required documents include a certificate of incorporation, CR12, the company’s KRA PIN, as well as copies of identity cards (ID) and Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) for the directors. Submissions can be made at the Commission’s offices in Ardhi House, 3rd Floor, Room 305, 1st Ngong Avenue, Nairobi, or at the Commission’s County Coordinator’s Office in Nakuru and Kajiado counties."

The government has been actively working to enhance road safety by constructing new weighbridges across the country.

In February, Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced measures to improve monitoring and enforcement. He announced the installation of 28 additional weighbridges, comprising both virtual and static stations.

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir during the signing of the first phase of the Nairobi Transport Intelligence System on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Nairobi.

Ministry of Transport