Why your stage has moved from Shik park hotel to Gatehouse

Two matatu terminus in Nakuru are receiving a face lift to see their conditions improved.

Speaking to Mtaa Wangu the County Trade Executive Stephen Kuria notes that the county is looking forward to tarmacking the stage as well as construct drainage systems.

“We understand some stages like the Free Area one received little attention in the past while that next to Shik park was in a dilapidated condition. After consultation with the contractors, the work will take at least three weeks after which the matatus can get back to their respective points,” he says

He notes that the county is pumping in Sh10 million into the construction of both stages.

“As the construction goes on, the matatus which previously operated opposite Shik park will temporarily be operating opposite Gate House stretch whereas those plying Free Area have been moved to the Nasha Market stretch,” he notes.

In an interview with the stage manager for Uchumi 44 Sacco, David Gachie, he expressed delight now that the stage is under construction.

“The stage was in a poor condition from pools of water that would collect there during the rainy season to dust during the dry season. This face lift will better our working conditions,” he admits, sighing relief as he expresses the hardship they endured.

Gachie says they hope to be back at work at the stage in two weeks’ time as promised by the county.

“Vehicles that are currently operating opposite Gate house include, Uchumi 44, Nakuru line, Shatima Sacco, Gukena Sacco, ,Nasu ,Eldoret Crossroad , Shabab Line , Likana and Vehicles plying Molo route. Because we don’t have enough space, the order of operation is, vehicles park at the railway open space and a driver only comes to the stage to pick commuters as they leave,” he says.