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Keroe Street manhole worsens already poor road conditions- Eastleigh residents

The manhole on Keroe Street in California estate. (Photo: Abdirahman Khalif)

By Abdirahman Khalif | Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Kerowe Street is now riddled with potholes, making navigation increasingly difficult. These potholes fill with water during rainy season, and the stagnant water takes weeks to clear.

Residents of Eastleigh's California Estate have raised concerns over a manhole in the middle of Keroe Street.

This manhole, located just a few meters from the Nomad Paradise Hotel, has disrupted traffic in the area. Motorists are forced to manoeuvre around the edges of the street to avoid the manhole, complicating their daily commutes.

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Godfrey Maina, a taxi driver, expressed his frustration to Eastleigh Voice, highlighting how the manhole has exacerbated the already poor condition of the road.

"This is one of the worst roads around here, and now this manhole has made it worse. Driving on this road is risky," said Maina.

The manhole on Keroe Street in California estate. (Photo: Abdirahman Khalif)

Bishari Ali, a resident, said he nearly got into an accident while driving at night. "I almost got myself into that hole last night. It's dangerous driving on this street at night," said Bishar.

Last month, Eastleigh Voice reported on the deteriorating state of Keroe Street and its impact on the community. The street, once a busy thoroughfare, has suffered severe erosion due to flooding.

It is now riddled with potholes, making navigation increasingly difficult. These potholes fill with water during rain, and the stagnant water takes weeks to clear.

The stagnant water also poses health risks as it becomes dirty and emits a foul odour.

On Wednesday, a group of residents took the initiative to carry out temporary repairs on part of the road. They aimed to reduce the depth of the potholes and the amount of stagnant water.

The state of Keroe Street in Eastleigh's California Estate. (Photo: Abdirahman Khalif)

Keroe Street is home to several businesses, including hospitals, food wholesalers, shops, restaurants, and beauty parlours.

There are also numerous residential apartments housing thousands of people. The street is a crucial route for school-going children, particularly those attending nearby madrasas.

It connects Marimbi Street to General Wariungi Street at Nomad Palace Hotel.

Hussein Abdullahi, a shop owner on Keroe Street, expressed his frustrations last month over the difficulties delivery vehicles face when accessing his store.

"Big lorries that should be delivering goods to my shop fear using this road. It is so bad," said Hussein. He noted that commercial vehicles avoid the road to prevent getting stuck in the potholes.