The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued an urgent notice to transporters following a disruption in its permit issuance system.

In a statement released on Wednesday May 27, 2026, the authority said the ongoing downtime has affected the issuance of Exemption Permits, prompting temporary relief measures to minimize delays for cargo movement across the country’s highways.

According to the notice, trucks currently operating with expired permits have been granted a two-week extension.

This exemption applies to the cargo described in the original permit and will remain valid until 9th June 2026.

“The Kenya National Highways Authority wishes to inform Transporters that Issuance of Exemption Permits has been affected owing to the ongoing permit system downtime,” KeNHA announced.

KeNHA further directed that for new exemption permit applications, Vehicle Inspectors must first confirm the dimensions of the vehicles.

Weighbridge Stations will also be required to tag vehicles and issue special release documents detailing the dimensions and applicable charges.

“The tags should capture the dimensions and charges payable, and should be closed once transporters obtain their permits when the system is back online,” KeNHA added.

KeNHA urged transporters to comply with the temporary arrangements to ensure smooth operations while the technical team works to restore the system. The authority also apologized for any inconvenience caused.