By Alex Maina
The people of Langas Ward in Uasin Gishu County struggled with poor roads for a very long time. During dry seasons, clouds of dust made life hard. But when the rains came, the situation became worse. The roads turned into rivers of thick mud. Children found it hard to reach school. Workers arrived late, soaked and frustrated. Getting back home in the evening was just as bad slow, slippery, and dangerous.
Peter, a long-time resident of Langas, shared:
“We thank the County Government for this. We thank the Governor and his team for making our lives better. In as much as development is part of their work, I know the residents of Langas appreciate this. Business will now be much easier.”
Even more affected were boda boda riders. David, a rider in Langas, remembers:
“When it rained, I used to panic. The road would be so slippery, and many of us fell down with our passengers. I have severally had to return home, clean myself, change clothes, and go back to work. I lost time, customers, and money.”
The muddy paths made transport a nightmare. Bikes skidded, passengers got angry, and daily earnings dropped. Riders feared getting injured or damaging their motorbikes. For many, the job became dangerous.
“With the tarmacking of our roads now I ride peacefully,” David added, smiling. “Even if it rains, I know I’ll stay safe and clean. This tarmac has changed everything for us.”
The roads recently tarmacked include Kasarani Road, KK Settlement Road, and Segero Settlement Road. These key routes were completed and opened for use in August 2025. Since then, the change has been clear.
And it’s true business is growing. You can see school-going children walk without slipping, and new houses are coming up. Transporters no longer face daily breakdowns. Pedestrians can walk with ease. The roads of Langas are now full of movement.
This transformation is not just about comfort it’s about opportunity and dignity. Improved roads mean access to schools, hospitals, markets, and churches. They mean safety, progress, and hope.
Infrastructure development remains a key role of county governments. The Constitution (Schedule 4, Part 2) gives them the duty to improve roads, public works, and urban areas.
Today, Langas stands as proof that development is real when it reaches the people.
