In Kenya, several communities have taken road construction into their own hands after years of being ignored by the government.
In places like Voi and Ndia, villagers have grown frustrated by the neglect of local and national authorities.
Residents in these areas, tired of waiting for government action, began using their own resources and labor to fix dilapidated roads.
This self-reliant approach involved contributions from the community, including manual labor and financial donations.
For instance, in Sagala, Voi, residents started road repairs by mobilizing funds from well-wishers and using their own manpower, with some even engaging professionals from their own communities to assist with stalled projects.
They undertook this initiative due to the poor condition of roads, which severely affected transportation and access to essential services like education and healthcare.
In Ndia, Kirinyaga County, both young and old participated in road repairs, driven by the hardships of impassable roads, especially during rainy seasons.
Also Read
- Bomet : A Candidate Escapes with School Generator after KCSE ends
- This young man from Garissa was arrested for impersonating a woman and duping an Isiolo County government Official after swindling Money from Him. Watch Out
- Look at how President William Ruto’s Chief Economic Advisor Moses Kuria was heckled and kicked out of MCA’s burial in Murang’a for criticising Gachagua!
- The CRAZY STORY of Hashim Dagane The Somali serial killer who kidnapped & murdered 3 ladies in Eastleigh & boiled his lover in acid in Nairobi.
- Look at how this man pretending to be a police officer was busted by angry residents while extorting bribes from youths in Makongeni, Thika. After a few greetings, he spilled the beans of his accomplices!
This community-driven work, while a temporary solution, highlights the long-standing frustration with the lack of infrastructure development by local governments.
The collective action of these villagers not only reflects their resilience but also their desire to push local authorities into finally addressing the dire need for better infrastructure.