People power: Juja residents raise money to rebuild bridge damaged by floods

The bridge on Ruiru river after it was fixed by residents. [Photo: James Mwangi]

After heavy rains left trail of destruction across the country, some residents of Juja, Kiambu County, have decided not to wait for government to fix a wrecked bridge which is a gateway to several estates in Theta Ward.

A makeshift bridge on Ruiru River which connected Juja and Ruiru sub-counties was washed away in April. Built by the community in 2016, the bridge was a lifeline for residents of Ngoma Tupu, Gwa Tom, Karia and Ndururumo estates.