The construction of a Sh650 million state-of-the-art vehicle inspection centre at Makongeni in Thika, has gathered momentum, presenting a road safety boost to motorists as well as residents from the region.
The facility, funded by the World Bank through the National Government, is the largest of its kind in East and Central Africa and is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
According to Eng John Cliff Otieno, who is overseeing the project, the centre is poised to transform vehicle inspection services, increasing capacity from the current 200 vehicles inspected per day to over 3,000.
Besides, the new facility will feature modern equipment; including driving simulators for testing drivers' skills and offering refresher courses thus ensuring drivers are fit to operate vehicles on Kenyan roads.
