This archive report was first published on 18 November 2021.
November 18, 2021 - A section of the Sh1.3 billion stalled Musikoma - Kanduyi dual carriage way project in Bungoma County has become a source of frustration for residents, motorists, and traders.
The project, which was launched in 2018 by Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, has been stalled due to cash flow challenges, leaving the road in a state of disrepair.
Residents have been complaining about the massive dust emanating from the stalled project, which has made it difficult for them to carry out their daily activities.
"It has become an eyesore. We expected the road to ease the flow of traffic in the town and enhance business, but that was never to be," said Selphar Makokha, a resident.
Philip Wanyonyi, a resident of Khalaba Ward, said the delayed completion of the dual carriageway had affected economic activities, with several smaller businesses being shut down or relocated due to the excavations and diversion of the drainage system.
"No one has bothered to explain to us what the arrangement is since the project was launched three years ago," Wanyonyi said.
Andrew Juma, a boda boda rider in the town, said he was happy the road had started to take shape, albeit sluggishly, while Francis Masinde, another boda boda rider, said once complete, the road would guarantee good business.
Bungoma Roads Executive Collins Mukhongo said the county government had been sourcing funds to help complete the works and allayed fears that the works could be delayed further.
"We are in the final stage of laying the tarmac on the road, and it must be complete in just two months," said Mukhongo.
