Tusaidie boss! Judy Ojaamong begs President Uhuru

Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong's wife Judy has asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to intervene and ensure the expedition of the Busia-Malaba road.

Uhuru commissioned the construction of the road in 2016.

In statement, Judy said flash floods have rendered the road impassable after nearby rivers broke their banks.

"It is unfortunate that residents suffer because the contractor has abandoned his work. We want the President to intervene," Judy said.

She asked the Kenya National Highways Authority to cancel the tender if the contractor cannot expedite the completion of the 28-kilometre road. Only two months, of the 18 given for the completion of the road, remain.

If the contractor cannot expedite the completion of the 28km road them the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) should cancel the contract and award it to another person," she said.

Mrs. Ojaamong said the contractor was given to tarmac the Busia- Malaba road with another awarded the Malaba-Angurai-Malakisi, and Angurai-Moding Kawalun Road with the president commissioning the two roads concurrently.

"It is disturbing to note that the Chinese contractor who was awarded the Malaba-Angurai road is doing a commendable with the tarmacking of the road nearing completion and yet the Busia-Malaba road has stalled," she said.

Judy said the drainage on the Busia-Malaba road in Chakol and Amaase is pathetic with the floods marooning the area, thus endangering the lives of motorists and residents of the area.

The contractor working on the Busia-Malaba road could not be reached for comment with only two months left to the 18 months period he was given to complete the project.

- The Star