“We want KeNHA to act quickly and repair this road as our operations depend on it,” he said, adding that the alternative route offered was too far.
Continued heavy rains have caused rivers to swell and soils to become saturated in Murang'a County.
This has caused landslides on several roads, affecting transport operations, and residents have urged road authorities to ensure that road obstructions are removed in time to ensure safety and to take precautions. I am calling on you to continue.
Along the Murang'a-Iego-Kangema road on Friday night, a landslide caused a huge bold man to roll onto the road and block one lane of traffic.
County Weather Bureau Chief Anthony Kinyua said the county saw a slight decrease in rainfall on Friday.
On Saturday, some semi-arid parts of the county received 35 to 50 millimeters of rain, above average.
The region, which includes Maragua, Itanga, and parts of eastern Murang'a, is known for its hot, dry climate and underdevelopment, despite its strong agriculture.
However, heavy rains have raised concerns that crops could die on farms due to too much moisture in the soil.
Bilha Wanjiku, the county's disaster management director, warned residents not to take shelter under trees during rain.
“Heavy rain is usually accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, which can hit trees,” she says.
