In a bold move highlighting local governance shortcomings, businessman and philanthropist Kenjava Wakogoto Mwaniki has undertaken the repair of the poorly maintained St. Annes Kiriari-Kithunguriri Road.
This intervention follows a dramatic incident on Tuesday where milk vendor John Kinyua, known locally as Gatia, lost 182 litres of milk after his motorbike slipped on the dilapidated road, resulting in a significant financial loss.
According to a certain media, Wakogoto, the CEO of Eagle 1 Concrete and Machineries Ltd, was moved by Kinyua’s plight and immediately pledged to address the road’s hazardous condition.
“Upon learning about the accident and the damages caused, I felt compelled to act. Our goal is to have the road fully repaired within 72 hours to prevent future accidents and ensure the safety of our community,” said Wakogoto.
The incident has brought to light long-standing complaints from residents about the road’s poor state.
Despite numerous appeals to local authorities, the issues had remained unresolved, leading to significant economic impacts and safety concerns.
The local administration’s failure to address these infrastructural deficiencies has sparked criticism and calls for improved governance and accountability.
In addition to initiating the road repair, Wakogoto and other well-wishers visited Kinyua, providing financial support to help him resume his milk-vending business.
“We supported him with working capital to enable him to get back on his feet,” Wakogoto stated.
“At Wakagoto Nation, our philosophy of ‘Tunatoleana Jam tuinuke sote pamoja.’
John Kinyua expressed gratitude for the support and the swift action taken by Wakogoto.
“I was relieved to see the machinery on site this morning. It’s a significant step towards fixing a problem that has affected many of us,” Kinyua said.
