City Status Already Changing the Face of Nakuru
A section of Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru City.
Cruising through the Milimani-Whitehouse road in Nakuru City is an absorbing experience.
The spanking new tarmac, juxtaposed with the yellow markings and the scenic view of the Whitehouse estate, are breath-taking.
The road is a testament that the landscape of Nakuru City is fast changing.
In a span of one year, Nakuru City has experienced an unprecedented upgrade of the road network.
Both the County government and the National Government have pumped more than Sh1.8 billion into the construction and upgrade of new roads in the Rift Valley Capital, that are set to open up various parts for business.
Some of the roads that have been upgraded and tarmacked within the Nakuru City CBD include; the Gilani Lane behind Gilani Supermarkets.
The lane connects Kenyatta Avenue to Government Road and some of the businesses situated here are bookshops, salons, barbershops and cafeterias.
Others tarmacked are roads linking various streets in the City.
The construction of link roads in different areas, especially in various parts of Nakuru City has opened up middle class estates for businesses, with traders saying their future now looks bright.
“Most of these roads have been in a deplorable state since the advent of devolution. The upgrade of the roads has opened up various places within the city to business. Now we can do our business from the estate,” said Ms Mary Karanja, a resident of Freehold estate.
“Besides enhancing businesses, the link roads have also made Nakuru City more attractive, “she told the Nation.
According to Nakuru County Transport and Infrastructure Executive Engineer Michael Kamau the upgraded roads and those under construction will greatly improve transport, as well as spruce up the face of the city.
“The roads will greatly improve the face of Nakuru City and also mobility for motorized and non-motorized traffic within the city. Traffic congestion will soon be a thing of the past, with the tarmacking of the link roads,” said Engineer Kamau.