This archive report was first published on 2 September 2019.
Residents of Munyu and Githima in Thika East have been protesting for three days over the poor state of their roads, which they claim is causing an increase in asthma cases.
The locals from Munyu, Komo, Githima, and Muguga areas have been picketing, demanding the rehabilitation of the Komo-Githima-Munyu-Kang'oki road.
According to the residents, the poor state of the road is the main cause of the dust that has found its way into their homes, causing chest pains and asthma, especially among children and the elderly.
“Visits to the local dispensary have become the norm of the day. Hardly a day passes without rushing one of my kids to the facility for checkup. Most children here have contracted asthma due to the dust emanating to the potholes-ridden roads. We need urgent help from the relevant authorities,” said resident Margaret Mueni.
