The growing number of damaged roads in the country due to the ongoing floods has drawn the attention of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee of the National Assembly.
The committee, chaired by MP George Kariuki of the Ndia Constituency, has urged citizens and leaders to address the issue, warning that if not addressed, it will soon lead to a complete breakdown of the nation's transportation system, affecting not just travel but also the economy.
"The majority of our roads, along with bridges and culverts, have sustained significant damage, with some completely washed away. Unfortunately, leaders in their respective areas are not giving this the attention it deserves," he said.
He added that the federal government would act appropriately after the rain stopped.
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Rain has harmed drainage tunnels and bridges, flooding specific locations.
After cracks were discovered, a portion of the Embu-Meru highway was closed on April 30.
A portion of the heavily traveled bridge's soil began to collapse, creating a crack that led to the road's closure and traffic diversion.
The ongoing floods have also claimed many lives—228 as of Sunday—and forced 42,526 households to flee their homes.
