A section of leaders in Kiambu county has raised concerns over the deteriorating state of roads, accusing Governor Kimani Wamatangi of failing to fulfill his promises on infrastructure development. Photo: County government of Kiambu/Kimani Wamatangi. Source: Facebook Nyanduma MCA Beth Wanjiku shared a harrowing experience, stating that the roads in her ward are in such poor condition that a hearse once got stuck, forcing mourners to carry the body manually. She lamented that despite being the elected leader, residents often credit the local tea chairman for attempting to improve the roads, leaving her in an awkward position.
“I always wonder what to say when people ask about the roads because even the CEC and the director for roads never have an answer for me. It’s already two years into my term, and there’s still no progress,” Wanjiku said. The MCA cried uncontrollably, alleging that the governor has been taking her rounds. Gathoni Wamuchomba echoes MCA Wanjiku’s sentiments Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba echoed similar sentiments, revealing that she saw Wanjiku break down in tears over the county’s inaction. She accused Wamatangi of making empty promises, stating that he had pledged to rehabilitate roads for two years without any tangible results. “I don’t sympathise with the crying MCAs because they have been complacent. They follow the governor everywhere, cheering him on as he mismanages Kiambu county,” Wamuchomba remarked.
She further alleged that the governor’s roadworks have worsened the situation, citing an incident in Ngemwa where vehicles were stuck for hours after a road previously graded by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) was undone by county works. “In Gichungo village, residents are left to struggle through mud due to the governor’s so-called improvements. Where is the KSh 812 million allocated for road and bridge rehabilitation in Kiambu county?” she questioned.
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba in Gatanga. Photo: Gathoni Wamuchomba. Source: Twitter Wamuchomba also accused the county of inflating trading licenses while failing to deliver essential infrastructure. She criticised Wamatangi’s focus on other projects, stating, “chicks and piglets are good, but roads and bridges are critical infrastructure that must come first.” The county government is yet to respond to the accusations.
by Nancy Odindo
