Mechanical Engineering Sector

The Mechanical Engineering Department is headed by the County Mechanical Engineer who oversees the day to day management and administrative activities of the department.

This department offers a wide range of services that include the following:

• Provision of road construction and maintenance of equipment.
• Provision of Transport services.
• Advise on procurement and disposal of vehicles and equipment.
• Inspection and identification of private garages suitable for repairing GKs and County vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Assessment of transport charges for Government officers who are proceeding on transfer.
• Valuation of vehicles, plant and equipment for the following purposes:-
  • Determine resale value for disposal.
  • Security in courts of law
  • Insurance
  • Loans for public servants desiring to purchase used vehicles.
• Suitability/occupational testing of drivers and plant operators for employment & promotion in the public sector.
• Inspection of improved second hand vehicles for conformity to Kenya Bureau of Standards KEBS 1515-2000 specifications for roadworthiness.
• Inspection of Government vehicles and equipment for:-
  • Maintenance, repairs and disposal.
  • Post-inspection to check quality and conformity of repairs requirements.

• Inspection of damages and losses caused by accident, abuse and misuse of equipment with view of establishing liability.
• Preparation of technical specifications and tender documents for purchase of vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and machinery and other related materials.
• Pre-delivery inspections of vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and machinery to ensure adherence to clients’ technical specifications.