Frankline Langat
Ag. Transport Officer
Message from the Ag. Transport Officer
Welcome to the Laikipia University Transport Department.
This Department is charged with the strategic responsibility of running and maintaining all University vehicles, including heavy buses, minibuses, emergency ambulances, and other light commercial vehicles.
Our dedicated transport personnel coordinate transport schedules for both students and staff on various active missions. The department operates as a specialized service provider, headed by the Transport Officer and composed of a professional team of drivers, mechanics, and clerks who safely manage our daily fleet operations.
Our Core Mission
"To provide safe and quality transport services with dignity and professionalism."
Departmental Scale & Assets
Facilitation Protocols
How to Apply for Transport Services
The chairperson must apply at the beginning of the semester. Address the letter to the DVC (A,F & D) through the Dean of Students, through the Transport Officer, and through the group patron.
Field excursions and academic tours must be applied for by the lecturer concerned. The lecturer handles the technical application process directly on behalf of the registered students.
For emergency, individual, or medical transport needs, the affected students must immediately report to the Dean of Students, who then directly coordinates logistics with the Transport Desk.
Operational Mandate
The department oversees all physical logistics and scheduling, providing safe and fully compliant transit services for:
- Academic Field Trips: Scheduled class curriculum-related research travel.
- Student Organizations: University-registered clubs, sports groups, and societal trips.
- Faculty, Staff & Stakeholders: Administrative tours, official events, and corporate transport requests.
Fleet Management & Procurement Roles
Beyond driving logistics, our technical division handles complex fleet valuation, regulatory compliance, and optimization standards:
- Evaluation of University motor vehicles for licensing and determination of age limits for replacement.
- Technical recommendations regarding appropriate sizing and modeling for newly purchased vehicles.
- Strict oversight of diagnostic checks, routing, and in-house mechanical repairs.
General Fleet Enquiries
For booking portal validation, emergency ambulance dispatch, or trip request form status, please visit our Gate B Admin Desk.
