Residents of Nyandarua County held demonstrations and blocked roads

Residents of Nyandarua County recently held demonstrations and blocked roads to protest the poor condition of the roads in the Boiman area. The deteriorating road conditions have severely disrupted traffic and the movement of goods, particularly agricultural produce, and caused considerable hardship for the local population. The collapse of key infrastructure facilities, such as the Thitai Bridge on the Njabini-Ol-Kalou road, has exacerbated the situation, disrupting connectivity between parts of the county and sparking outrage among residents who feel abandoned by the authorities. The protests reflect frustration with both the county government and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), which residents accuse of neglect and poor maintenance. KeNHA reportedly blames a Chinese contractor for poor workmanship, while the contractor claims that all work was approved by KeNHA. Despite promises to improve infrastructure, many roads in Nyandarua remain in poor condition, prompting calls for urgent government action. In summary, the demonstrations and roadblocks by Nyandarua residents are a response to the deteriorating road infrastructure in Boiman and surrounding areas, which has disrupted daily life and economic activity. @https://www.constructionkenya.com/8181/nyandarua-county-roads @https://youtu.be/76yuA1IgQHk?si=jLd8k0Nt9gFfKkM4 @https://www.citizen.digital/wananchi-reporting/nyandarua-residents-protest-against-poor-state-of-road-n332663 @https://youtu.be/Xu6a7wDo7nk?si=1NYt6pDuzcj1LbHt