Residents up in arms with Naivasha Prisons authorities over link-bridge

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Area residents led by Malewa West ward, Member of County Assembly Francis Mungai Kuria at the contested bridge. [Brian Ngugi, Standard]

"After a while, the County decided to build a bridge of modern standards. When the Contractor was about to finish the job, the Prison's management interfered and stopped it," said Kuria.

To date, however, there is no access through the area yet it is the main road that connects two economically important Sub-Counties and three wards.

Mr Kuria and residents said this is impacting negatively on mining activities in the area by preventing machine crashes for ballast which is among the main economic activities within the region.

Naivasha is among areas prone to floods due to its proximity to Lake Naivasha whose water levels have been rising.

In 2020, More than 1,400 residents in Kihoto and Kamere Beach were displaced following months of sustained torrential rains that caused a lake Naivasha to flood its banks. The rising levels of Lake Naivasha have been attributed to climate change.

The Government on Christmas eve warned that some regions would continue to experience substantial rains, posing risks such as injuries, fatalities due to surface run-off and mudslides in hilly areas, water pollution from fecal matter and industrial waste, and challenges in accessing facilities due to damaged roads.

The Ministry of Health stressed the need for extra precautions and provided safety tips, including avoiding crossing swollen rivers to prevent drowning and waterborne diseases.