By Alice Wagura
The Sipili-Kaharati-Naibrom road has
been upgraded. A contractor called Mechanical Transport Fund, started working
on the road on December 5, 2013. The five (5) kilometers stretch of road which connects
Sipili, Kaharati and Naibrom was funded by Laikipia County government.
“Murram is going to be placed in January once
we have finished the upgrading. This will ensure that heavy rains will not make
the road impassible,” said David Mutahi, Supervisor Mechanical Transport Fund.
The road’s upgrading is part of an initiative
taken by Laikipia County government to improve roads infrastructure in Ol-Moran
ward.
Grader upgrading the road |
“We are using heavy grading due to
the nature of the roads. We will take two weeks to finish upgrading the road,”
said Muthee, the grader driver.
The construction work has also
created job opportunities for the locals as most youths were employed to clear
bushes and the surrounding areas near the roads.
“The construction has enabled me to
get a short term contract. It is just for some few days but it is better than
doing nothing,” said Moses Wagura, one of the youths contracted to clear the
road.
Residents of Kaharati now say that
the road will not only improve transport network in the area but it will also
help in providing a conducive atmosphere for business to thrive.
“We will now be able to transport our
farm produce easily since this used to be a problem. We thank Laikipia County
government for what they are doing,” said John Kamau, Kaharati village elder.
“It was not possible for vehicles to
reach these sides due to the bad condition of the road. The road was very
narrow and only motorbikes could access it. Now it is wide and this will ensure
that transportation will no longer be a problem,” added John.
Most roads in Sipili division are
currently being upgraded by the Laikipia County Government.
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