Liberia’s much-anticipated yellow machines could arrive within the nation before later, it has been disclosed in Monrovia.
By Stephen G. Fellajuah
Monrovia, Liberia; September 12, 2025 – Liberia is ready to obtain a much-anticipated fleet of industrial quality development tools, popularly known as the “Yellow Machines”, between November and December 2025, in accordance with Bong County Senator Prince Ok. Moye.
The announcement was made throughout Senator Moye’s phone-in look on Spoon Discuss, the place he confirmed that “all documentation relating to the tools has been finalized,” and the cargo is anticipated to reach within the nation no later than December.
“Now that the yellow machines are anticipated between November and December, it is a enhance to the event drive of the nation,” Senator Moye said.
The acquisition of the Yellow Machines is being funded partially by latest reforms to Liberia’s petroleum pricing construction adjustments.
Moye described as “a daring transfer to boost transparency, strengthen public companies, and enhance authorities income.”
Senator Moye, who chairs the Senate Committee on Methods, Means, and Finance, famous that the reforms are the results of “detailed legislative investigations” and are projected to generate roughly US$16 million. The funds will probably be directed towards healthcare, street development, and rural growth.
Beneath the brand new pricing construction, storage charges have been decreased from 35 cents to simply 2 cents per gallon, whereas a 2-cent surcharge per gallon has been launched. In line with Moye, these funds can even help the combat towards HIV and tuberculosis. Along with overlaying the operational and fee prices for the Yellow Machines, in accordance with reviews.
In June 2025, Liberia took a big step towards modernizing its street infrastructure when Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr., led a high-level delegation to China to examine potential suppliers of the Yellow Machines.
The delegation’s first cease was on the SANY Group’s headquarters in Changsha Metropolis, a world hub for heavy equipment manufacturing. Through the go to, SANY’s Vice President, Mr. Li Qin, expressed robust curiosity in partnering with Liberia, highlighting the corporate’s monitor document throughout Asia and Africa.
“We’re right here to examine and evaluate, to not make selections. Transparency and worth for cash will information this course of,” Vice President Koung mentioned in the course of the tour.
The delegation included a number of key authorities officers: Public Works Minister Roland Layfette Giddings, Deputy GSA Director Robert Ernest DW Wilson, and Assistant Finance Minister for Finances Sarah Mulbah.
Their mission targeted on technological and bodily verification of the tools and analysis of the businesses’ skill to satisfy Liberia’s technical and logistical wants.
The federal government has capped its spending on the tools at US$22 million, underscoring its deal with value management and transparency.
Regardless of rising anticipation, officers have been clear that the procurement course of continues to be ongoing.
This mission was strictly for inspection and evaluation. The procurement course of was restricted and stays ongoing,” mentioned Public Works Minister Giddings.
“We’re evaluating which provider can ship the perfect tools that matches Liberia’s wants with out compromising high quality or value.”
The Liberian staff additionally visited two extra firms earlier than submitting a last suggestion to find out who will provide the much-needed equipment.
Nonetheless, the arrival of the Yellow Machines is anticipated to play an important function in nationwide roadwork and infrastructure growth, a central part of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s imaginative and prescient to attach communities and stimulate financial development. Enhancing by Jonathan Browne
