Keroka–Ibacho–Kiamokama Road boosts Manduku’s re-election bid
At Ekerubo in Nyaribari Masaba, along the Keroka–Ibacho–Kiamokama corridor, the changing landscape is difficult to miss. Ongoing road construction has injected fresh optimism into an area whose residents have for years complained about poor connectivity, particularly during the rainy season. But it is not only the road that is changing. A multimillion-shilling national affordable housing [...]…
The Keroka–Ibacho–Kiamokama road in Manduku is a key component of Dr Daniel Manduku's re-election bid. Construction of the road has provided immediate improvements to an area that has long struggled with poor connectivity, particularly during the rainy season. However, the project is also seen as a catalyst for broader development in the community.
At Ekerubo, residents are optimistic about the potential for increased business and investment, as well as higher property values. Mary Kerubo notes, "People are now willing to invest here because they can see that the road is coming." However, residents are also pressing for the extension of electricity to individual homes, warning that the benefits of the road should extend beyond the road itself.
Further along the road in Ibacho, farmers are looking to the improved connectivity as a way to better move their produce to market. Rael Kemunto explains, "When the road is bad, transporters charge us more and sometimes produce gets to the market late." John Onsabwa, a trader, sees the project as a potential driver of new businesses, stating, "A good road brings people. When people come, businesses grow."
At Kiamokama, the road is seen as a potential economic lifeline for an agricultural community. Tom Mogire says, "Kiamokama has always had potential. What we have lacked is proper connectivity." Joseph Ondieki adds that the improved road could make a difference for families traveling to hospitals, schools, and markets.
Despite the excitement surrounding the road project, residents are clear that the development must go beyond the main corridor. They want electricity connectivity to reach all homes, particularly those in more remote areas. Ondieki emphasizes, "If electricity comes together with the road, then we can truly say our area is developing."
The residents of the Keroka–Ibacho–Kiamokama corridor are poised to reap the benefits of this infrastructure investment, but they are also demanding that the development narrative continue beyond the visible improvements.
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