As a way of providing well-maintained roads within the rural agricultural areas of Uasin Gishu County, the Department of Roads, Transport and Public Works on Wednesday had a site visit to identify areas prone to flooding in order to provide proper drainage systems.
While leading the visit of the ongoing works and upcoming projects in Kapseret Sub County, County Executive for Roads, Engineer Joseph Lagat, said they have started construction of bridges and Box Culverts, installation of culverts and opening of blocked drainages along the roads, a move that will ensure removal of surface water and make the roads passable and more durable.
The CECM and his team also inspected the ongoing grading and gravelling of St. George roads in Kapseret Ward.
Boost economic activities
In Ngeria Ward, CECM Lagat accompanied by area MCA David Kering did the identification and planning exercise ahead of the improvement of drainage systems in the area which includes Jasho and Diblock roads, Kampala Bypass road, and other roads around the Timber Factory located in the ward.
“Under the FY 2023/24, we are going to do over 100 road projects and grading of about 1200 kilometres of roads. Our key focus as a county is to boost the economic activities of our people who are largely farmers,” CECM Eng. Lagat said.
Ngeria residents led by their MCA David Kering said the challenge of flooding waters in most parts has been hindering transport during the rainy season, and destruction of property in homes. The residents further noted that it has been unsafe, especially for children who travel to school.
“We are happy with this move to improve roads and drainage systems in our area. People have been suffering a lot, not able to travel to markets and hospitals easily, ” Kering added.
