By JOSPHINE MWENDE
Residents of Kitui County have been raising concerns about the poor state of roads constructed or upgraded by the county government. Some of these roads are substandard, lacking the necessary construction requirements. The residents are calling on the Members of County Assembly (MCAs) to ensure that every road they instruct to be rehabilitated or upgraded meets the required standards.
Recently, residents of Kathukini in Mulango Ward, Kitui Central, expressed outrage over the poor state of ongoing road upgrading works in their area. The contractor handling the feeder road left cut trees and stumps unremoved, some of which remain in the middle of the road, posing a danger to locals and their vehicles. This negligence has already led to a tragic motorcycle accident that left a woman severely injured, and there are reports of animals sustaining injuries while using the same road.
The locals claim they were not consulted or informed about the road upgrading works, raising questions about transparency and accountability. "We strongly condemn the area MCA and his leadership for failing to oversee this project responsibly," the residents said. "The negligence displayed not only undermines development but also puts the lives of wananchi at great risk."
The Kitui residents are urging the county government and all stakeholders involved in these projects to take immediate action to rehabilitate these dangerous roads and improve their conditions. They also demand accountability from both the contractor and local leadership.
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