Expansion of the James Gichuru Road up to Rironi has stopped after a Chinese company was barred from mining in Maai Mahiu quarries for 14 days. Maai Mahiu residents complained that the blasts from the mines are destroying their houses. The stones and quarry chips from the quarries are compacted to make the surface of the road firm. The 26km road on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway is being funded by World Bank. Businessman Kevin Ndonga said people affected by World Bank projects are compensated before the projects start.

Source: The Star March 14, 2019 05:33 UTC