The Kenya National High Way Authority (KeNHA) has begun repairing the damaged section of the Garissa-Madogo road that was washed away by recent floods.
Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo called on motorists and pedestrians to exercise patience and give the engineers working on the road time to do their work.
The county commissioner commended the security officers who worked closely with the public during the difficult time and commended both the security apparatus and members of the public for their conduct during the exercise of transporting passengers and goods across the flooded section using boats.
Traders at a Garissa market called on the government to fast-track the construction of the road, reiterating the importance of the road as the gateway to the North Eastern region.
The government is looking into long-term solutions to the flooding crisis affecting Garissa and Tana River counties and plans to invest Shs1.2 billion to construct a new bridge along the Garissa-Nairobi highway.
Millicent Arego, a single mother of a six-year-old boy diagnosed with neurocognitive deficits, is seeking help to raise over Sh1.3 million to airlift her son to India for specialised treatment.
The boy fell and convulsed when he turned three years old, leading to a long journey to seek treatment for Neuro Regenerative Rehabilitation Therapy with Integrative Therapies.
The treatment in India includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychological counselling, as well as regenerative treatment with autologous bone marrow-derived cell transplantation.
Arego has exhausted all hospitals in the country and even crossed borders in Uganda and Tanzania.
Specialists’ doctors have assured her son can be treated before he turns seven years old. Arego is concerned that the money will cover all expenses and appeals to well-wishers to help her child get treatment.
She can be reached through her mobile phone number, 0743938504
Governor James Orengo announced that the multimillion-shilling Siaya stadium, which was constructed six years ago, is set to be completed within three months.
The 20,000-capacity stadium is expected to be one of the best sports facilities in the region, capable of hosting international soccer and athletic events.
The Rarieda MP praised the governor for reviving the sports facility construction, which had been stalled due to procurement issues.
The stadium is expected to be ready for use by mid-August. The stadium’s impressive works and fittings, including a larger pavilion, are expected to be a success story of devolution with full government support.
Maua traffic police have pledged to implement a zero-tolerance approach to address traffic violations and ensure safety for all road users.
Traffic Base Commander Victoria Wambani emphasised the importance of addressing key issues such as overloading, reckless driving, overspeeding, using mobile phones while driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Wambani also stressed the need for roadside inspections to ensure vehicle safety and roadworthiness. She warned drivers against carrying excess passengers, as it poses a safety hazard and is illegal.
Murang’a landslide victims have received Huduma Mashinani services to replace their lost essential documents.
The exercise, led by Stanley Kamau of the Ahadi Kenya Trust, helped residents replace lost documents like Identity Cards and Birth Certificates.
Kamau cautioned those displaced against moving back to their homes until the government declared it safe.
Kamau applauded the efforts of the National Government Administration Officers in managing and maintaining order during the crisis.
Murang’a Huduma Centre Manager Joyce Gitau applauded the residents for turning up in large numbers to acquire important documents and thanked the facilitators of the exercise for bringing the services to the people in need.
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