Lenku warns public against harming officials on duty

Budgetary constraints blamed for county market woes

By our reporter

Kajiado County Governor Joseph ole Lenku has warned Kitengela lorry drivers against attacking reinforcement officers.

The governor noted that no one will frustrate or stop the government’s efforts of making any town in the county a better place to live in.

the busy Nairobi-Namanga Highway to a designated area in Yukos (Kwa Muhindi).

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The market was operating in darkness after KPLC disconnected power over unpaid bills forcing traders to contribute money to fuel a generator.

The traders blamed the county government of failing to pay the bills, noting that they pay revenue hence they should get services.

Ngong market was constructed by World Bank at a cost of Ksh 800 million and was opened in 2021 by Kajiado Governor Joseph Lenku.

His warning comes after three county government askaris were attacked by a group of lorry drivers and a few members of the public.

The governor noted that the askaris were attacked as they tried to implement a directive to move the transporters from Kitengela CBD along

“The askaris were duly implementing a county government directive that aims to create a better business environment within Kitengela CBD area,” he said, noting further that he has informed the authorities to ensure the attackers are brought to book and all lorries move to the designated area in Yukos.

The lorry drivers were accused of causing congestion and disorder.

Disorganized parking of transport lorries has affected mobility for both pedestrians and motorists and made trading activities in the area chaotic.