Infrastructure: Residents demonstrate over road diversion in Kiharu, Murang’a

Boniface Gikandi February 24, 2021 • 1:03 PM

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The Mountain Journal in Kiria ini

Transport along Murang’a Kiria ini road has been disrupted after hundreds of residents protested against diversion provided by a constructor.

Tens of residents spend Tuesday night between Mahua ini and Mugeka following the impassable diversion.

Photo: A tractor creating a diversion at Mahua ini along Murang'a Kiria ini road.

Today, Public Service Vehicles operators staged a demonstration citing the diversion provided was impassable and narrow to allow vehicles from both directions to pass.

Others were forced to use the longer Gakonya- Mukurwe ini and Murang’a Gitugi routes to reach their destinations, to avoid the Murang’a- Kiria ini road.

Photo: Matatu parked by protesting crews over the impassable diversion.

Led by Peter Kamau, the protestors said the diversion was 10 kilometers long, and the motorists faced it rough to use the section.

“We support the construction of the Murang’a Kiria ini road that had been pathetic for years, exposing them to challenges,” said Kamau.
The road, he said, is used by residents heading to parts of Nyeri county.

Contractor representative Thomas Njogu Mwaniki regretted the disruption of the economic activities along the section, saying they are working on the remaining 3.5 kilometers to connect Murang’a and Mugeka.

Photo: Bitter PSV crew at Mahua ini

“We have resolved to create a diversion lane at the edge of the road, and my plea is to the motorists not to tamper with the construction of the section,” said Mr Mwaniki.

Photo: Preparation to tarmack the section of Murang'a Kiria ini road at Mahua ini area.