KeNHA announces 10-day extension on exemption permit applications for transporters
By Steve Ireri, June 10, 2026The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a 10-day extension on exemption permit applications for transporters following the restoration of its online permit system, which had recently experienced heavy traffic after going live.
In a public notice issued on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the authority confirmed that the permit application portal is now fully operational and accessible through the official system at KeNHA Permit System.
KeNHA noted that since the system was restored, it has received a significant surge in permit applications from transporters across the country.
The authority said its verification and approval teams are working continuously to process the backlog while also optimising system performance and allocating additional resources to improve efficiency.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority wishes to inform transporters that the permit application system has now been restored. You may now access permit services via the following link: https://permits.kenha.co.ke/.” it wrote.
To ease pressure on applicants and prevent delays in cargo movement, KeNHA granted a further extension of 10 days, setting a new deadline of June 19, 2026, for both existing and new applicants.
Under the revised arrangement, trucks operating with expired permits will be allowed to continue transporting the cargo specified in their permits during the extension period. Additionally, transporters seeking new exemption permits have been given extra time to submit their applications through the online portal.
“Since the portal went live, the Authority has received a high volume of permit applications. Our team of verifiers and approvers is working around the clock to clear them, alongside the simultaneous system optimisation and resource allocation. To prevent delays and facilitate the application and approval of permits, the Authority has granted a further extension of 10 days, as follows: i. Trucks with expired permits: an extension has been granted for the cargo described in the permit. The extension is valid until 19th June 2026,” the notice read in part.
KeNHA emphasised that the extension is intended to support smooth logistics operations while ensuring that all applications are processed in an orderly and transparent manner as the system stabilises.
Transporters have been encouraged to utilise the online platform for all permit-related services as the authority continues to enhance the digital system to handle high demand.
“ii. New permit applications: an extension has been granted to allow applicants to submit their applications via the KeNHA permits portal. The extension is valid until 19th June 2026,” it added.