Angry residents and boda-boda operators barricade Emali-Ukia road demanding its immediate tarmacking. [Stephen Nzioka, Standard]Irate residents, boda boda Operators and matatu drivers have staged demonstrations in the outskirts of the busy Emali town in Makueni County over the poor state of Emali-Ukia road. Matatu owners, private motorists, transporters and boda boda operators say they sustain losses due to frequent maintenance of their vehicles. On his Twitter handle earlier today, Prof Kibwana said he had lobbied for the tarmacking of the road construction and work had started. They also cite the tarmacking of the Emali-Loitokitok and Meruesh-Kajiado roads in the neighbouring county as evidence of the raw deal.

Source: Standard Digital August 31, 2020 13:21 UTC