KeNHA moves to seal corruption loopholes at weighbridges
By Kiprono Keileb, September 9, 2025The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), in collaboration with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), has launched a nationwide sensitisation program targeting weighbridge staff as part of efforts to curb corruption and close gaps in enforcement.
In a statement posted on its X account on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, KeNHA confirmed that the initiative will focus on the Anti-Bribery Act of 2016, the Anti-Bribery Procedures of 2022, and its internal guidelines for preventing bribery and corruption.
The move, it noted, is meant to ensure that officers at weighbridges understand the law and apply established mechanisms for reporting cases of bribery effectively.
Focus on accountability at weighbridges
Weighbridges across the country have long been flagged as hotspots for corruption, often linked to bribery demands in exchange for overlooking overloaded trucks or falsifying weight compliance records.
By targeting staff at these points, KeNHA says the new program seeks to cut off avenues where unethical practices have thrived.
“The exercise is aimed at creating awareness among weighbridge management and staff on the Act, as well as on the procedures established by the Authority to enable effective and sufficient reporting on bribery and corruption,” the statement read.
The Authority stressed that for the war on corruption to succeed, staff must be adequately trained and supported to not only recognise bribery attempts but also feel empowered to report them through structured channels.
Plugging loopholes and reinforcing oversight
According to KeNHA, this sensitisation is part of a broader effort to enhance transparency in its operations and block systemic weaknesses that have, in the past, been exploited. “This exercise demonstrates the Authority’s commitment to promoting transparency in the execution of her mandate and ensuring that loopholes that could be exploited against the war on corruption are sealed,” KeNHA stated.
The programme will be rolled out countrywide, covering all weighbridges under KeNHA’s jurisdiction. The authority believes that focusing on frontline officers and managers is critical in ensuring compliance with the Anti-Bribery Act and in strengthening integrity within its operations.
The statement comes at a time when concerns over corruption in infrastructure management remain high. By involving EACC, KeNHA signals that the exercise is not just about internal sensitisation but also about aligning with the national anti-graft framework.
As the initiative gains momentum, the emphasis will be on embedding a culture of accountability and deterrence at key control points on Kenya’s highways, with weighbridges as the central focus.