A fleet of trucks transporting newly acquired Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) vehicles on Wednesday caused public excitement from motorists and commuters plying the road.
The long queue of flatbed trucks was seen at Mlolongo, Machakos, on their way to Nairobi causing a traffic snarl-up on the busy road.
Pictures that circulated on the internet showed tens of trucks neatly arranged in one long queue like a procession cruising slowly alongside other motorists.
It is reported the police lorries that were mounted on the flatbed trucks were destined for an undisclosed location.
Fleet of truck carrying military trucks in Mlolongo along Mombasa Road on Wednesday, January 15, 2024.
The military vehicles being transported were mixed including 6-wheeled trucks and water trucks. The transportation of military vehicles is a critical component of defense logistics.
This sighting aligns with ongoing military logistics and operations within the country, which often involve the movement of equipment and personnel to various locations for training or deployment purposes.
Relevant security agencies had not yet shared further details about the transport of the tracks. However, the Kenya Defense Forces regularly updates and maintains its fleet to ensure operational readiness
Kenyans took to the internet to express their thoughts about the procession amid a hard economic time.
Abnormal loads are common sightings in Kenya, however, a procession of many trucks carrying so many police vehicles is a rare occurrence.
In most cases, notices are always issued when a company wants to transport heavy metallic or steel objects such as boats, ships, planes, military equipment, and bulky construction equipment.
The Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on January 12, announced that security agencies including the National Police Service (NPS) and the KDF would receive 3,000 new vehicles.
The move is part of a major government initiative to ensure security agencies in the country are properly equipped to conduct their mandate seamlessly by improving their working conditions.
Screengrab of a military trucks spotted at Mlolongo along Mombasa Road on Wednesday, January 15, 2024