Angry residents of Booster Uhuru village in Nyandarua have taken to the streets to protest what they describe as poor workmanship on a newly constructed two-kilometer road. The community is demanding immediate action from the county government to hold the contractor accountable.
Highlights:
- Residents of Booster Uhuru in Tumaini ward held protests over a poorly built road
- The two-kilometer stretch has deteriorated shortly after construction
- Locals want the Nyandarua County government to force repairs
- The contractor is under fire for alleged substandard work
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Tensions flared in Booster Uhuru village, Tumaini ward, after residents staged protests over a substandard two-kilometer road recently constructed in the area. The locals accuse the contractor of delivering shoddy work that has already begun to crumble, making the road nearly impassable.
The road, which was meant to improve connectivity and ease transport for farmers and traders, has instead become a source of frustration and concern.
Chanting slogans and waving placards, the demonstrators marched through the village, calling on the Nyandarua County government to intervene. They want the responsible contractor compelled to redo the job — this time with proper quality assurance.
“We were promised development, but what we got is a disaster,” one protester said. “We won’t stop until the road is fixed.”
Residents say they were initially excited about the road project, which was supposed to boost local economic activity. However, the rapid wear and tear of the new road has left them feeling shortchanged.
They’re now calling for stricter monitoring of public projects, transparency in procurement, and greater involvement of local leaders in overseeing construction standards.
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