By Alex Maina
The Petro City–Kapchumba road, once a key route for people and businesses, is now in a terrible state. What used to be a smooth connection between communities has become a daily struggle especially when it rains. The recent heavy rains have shown just how bad things have gotten.
Today, the road is full of deep potholes, broken edges, and flooded sections. Walking on it is slow, risky, and frustrating. Every morning, school children must pass through muddy, slippery areas to get to school. Adults going to work or the market are often delayed, arriving tired and wet. The situation is just as bad for drivers. Cars get stuck, damaged, or are forced to take long, expensive detours. Many owners of small cars have simply stopped driving when it rains.
Local businesses are also hurting. It has become difficult to transport goods. Deliveries are delayed, costs have gone up, and some goods even get damaged on the way. Emergency services like ambulances and fire trucks struggle to reach people in time. This road, instead of helping the community grow, is holding it back.
People living along this road have spoken up many times. They have reported the issue to local leaders and asked for help. But so far, very little has been done. This shows a clear lack of planning and responsibility from those who are supposed to provide good roads and services.
It’s time for real action. The road needs to be fixed properly not just patched. It needs good drainage, grading, tarmacking, and regular maintenance so it can stay in good shape all year round. A working road is not just about movement it means easier access to schools, hospitals, jobs, and better business.
The current state of the Petro City – Kapchumba road is more than just a transport problem. It shows how poor service delivery is affecting people’s lives. The residents deserve better. They deserve a road that supports progress, not one that brings pain.
This is a call to leaders: no more delays, no more promises. It’s time to fix the road and restore hope to the people who use it every day.
