As the North Rift region continues to witness heavy downpour, Uasin Gishu county administration is implementing measures that had been put in place to mitigate the effects of the heavy rains in some parts of the region.
The County Executive Committee Member for Roads Dr Abraham Serem said his docket is keen on unblocking drainage lines to allow free flow of massive rain water in affected areas.
The CECM who was accompanied by chief officer Geoffrey Tanui and Director Roads Eng Julius Ronoh assessed affected areas that include Jasho, Ngeria Ward, Kapseret Ward and Malel village, Simat Kapseret Ward
“There is a lot of emergency work to be done because of the ongoing rains. We are keen on fulfilling Governor Bii’s vision to make sure that all roads that have been damaged as a result of heavy rains are repaired,” stated Dr Serem.
The CECM led the team in inspecting the ongoing drainage works along the AIC Milimani Church-Kipkeino School Road where residents thanked the county government for addressing their plight.
“We are so grateful for visiting and considering our area as a priority, for a long time we felt forgotten in all spheres of development projects,” an elated resident of Ruto Towet said.
The County Administration last week led by the County Executive Committee Member for Roads, Dr. Abraham Serem, and Chief Officer Geoffrey Tanui, engaged representatives from the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) to discuss solutions to Eldoret City’s perennial stormwater problems.
While acknowledging that stormwater had become a menace not only to drainage systems but also to other developments in the city, the stakeholders led by North Rift KeNHA Director, Eng. Philemon Kipkoech, agreed on a multi-agency approach to address the issues, focusing on improving the road network, developing bypasses, creating new urban plans, and enhancing transport systems to ensure all roads remain passable.
By Ekuwam Sylvester
