Our Joy Has Been Short-lived – Kenyans Laments As Ksh100M (N364M) Bridge Collapses One Week After Its Launch

Last Updated: February 26, 2022By Tags: , , ,
The much-hyped Ksh100million Paai bridge built by the county federal government of Kajiado, collapsed on Thursday, February 24 following flash floods in the location.

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Kenyans are responding to the colla [se of a bridge which connects three sub-counties of Kajiado East, Kajiado South and Kajiado Central in Kenya, one week after it was introduced.

The much-hyped Ksh100million Paai bridge constructed by the county government of Kajiado, collapsed on Thursday, February 24 following flash floods in the area.During its launch

, Governor Joseph Ole Lenku said that the substantial investment was indicated to help with motion during the rainy season that had normal cut off at least 7 villages.The bridge had no signboard of who the professional was. Homeowners state the remaining pillars appear unsteady and fear the bridge will quickly collapse completely.Jackson Lino, a resident told K24TV;”Our delight has actually been short-lived.

This is an indication that the contractor did an extremely shoddy job. The flash floods’strength was inadequate to necessitate the collapse of a bridge of that magnitude. We are unfortunate” ToriNG