{
  "id": 4179075,
  "title": "Mbadi says ‘Yemen’ road in Homa Bay now being tarmacked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/mbadi-says-yemen-road-in-homa-bay-now-being-tarmacked",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T11:30:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/mbadi-says-yemen-road-in-homa-bay-now-being-tarmacked/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed on August 29 that road construction is underway in Homa Bay at the \"Yemen\" junction, addressing concerns raised by the Linda Mwananchi movement's tour of the region. The road had become a focal point of public controversy on August 16 when Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the caravan were forced to use alternative routes due to poor road conditions. Images of the convoy navigating the rough terrain went viral, leading to the \"Homa Bay looks like Yemen\" tag on social media and a broader debate over the state of infrastructure in the county. Mbadi noted that the \"Yemen\" junction is part of the Lake Victoria Ring Road project and is scheduled for tarmacking. He also mentioned that the Government is investing in a modern market at Kiabuya Trading Centre through the Economic Stimulus Programme. The ongoing road work and market development initiatives are intended to counteract the criticism of the region's infrastructure neglect, which had become a prominent political talking point, particularly as the 2027 General Election approaches.",
  "summary": "Mbadi said the road at the recently popularised “Yemen” junction was now taking shape, following widespread public attention to its poor condition during the Linda Mwananchi movement’s tour of Homa Bay earlier this month.",
  "key_points": [
    "Road construction underway at Yemen junction in Homa Bay",
    "Project part of Lake Victoria Ring Road initiative",
    "Government investing in Kiabuya Trading Centre market"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}