CORE Kenya Employs Nou Technology To Revamp Access Roads In Meru
By MKT Correspondent
CORE Kenya, funded by the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) through the World Bank, has revamped access roads in underserved areas of Meru County.
The rehabilitation programme, which uses Do Nou technology, involves using gunny bags with materials to improve sections of roads that are in dire need of repair or have been rendered impassable.
Residents of Gitimbine, Mjini, and Majengo have expressed gratitude for the rehabilitation, as it has opened up new opportunities for residents to access essential facilities like dispensaries, schools, and markets.
The Do Nou technology, which involves using gunny bags with materials to improve sections of roads that are in dire need of repair or have been rendered impassable, has been a game-changer for residents in terms of economic activities.
Farmers can now transport their farm produce to the markets in Meru town and its environs without problems, reducing transportation costs and increasing security in the area due to frequent police patrols.
CORE Coordinator Amos Biwott said the focus of the project is to avert a situation where people living in underserved areas cannot get access to the roads as they go to their schools, hospitals, and markets.
The project mainly focuses on young people from underserved areas who engage in the improvement of the roads after training.
In 2022-2023, 10.83 kilometres of access roads were rehabilitated and 20 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) registered, while the remaining 6.62 kilometres are set to be rehabilitated during the current 2024-2025 financial year.
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