- Motorists using Machakos –Kangundo (B105) road have been advised to exercise caution as recent heavy downpour in the area poses a risk of falling rock debris.
Motorists using the Machakos –Kangundo (B105) road have been advised to exercise caution. A recent heavy downpour in the area has caused a risk of falling rock debris.
The road, which connects the two major towns of Kangundo and Machakos plus various centres, including Kaloleni, Kamuthanga, and Muonyweni, serves as a main route connecting schools, businesses, and hospitals.
The directive posted by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) on X, advised motorists to be vigilant while driving along the affected section at Kaloleni, as efforts to monitor and clear the debris continue.
The Authority also urged all road users to adhere to traffic rules and follow warning signs that have been installed along the affected areas.
Following the recent flooding crisis in the country and the directive to reopen all schools on Monday, May 13, 2024, the question of learner safety lingers.
This comes as over 70 schools, among them 44 primary schools and 27 secondary schools across the country fail to reopen due to floods.
The Government of Kenya, through the Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura has reported over KSH 80Billion in infrastructure damage by floods. Speaking to the media, he pointed out that the figure only represents roads and is expected to rise once other sectors are taken into account.
“The damage from the floods is huge because it is coming to exacerbate an already worse situation when you consider the effects of the El Nino rains,” he said.
