LIKUYANI, Kenya — Residents and local business owners across Likuyani Sub-County have voiced growing concerns regarding localized security challenges and delays in restoring key feeder roads ahead of heavy rain seasons.
Community members in market centers such as Matunda and Kongoni have cited a rise in petty theft, house break-ins, and livestock rustling incidents. Local leaders are urging sub-county police commanders to step up night patrols, reactivate community policing initiatives, and improve response times to safeguard households and small businesses.
Feeder Road Deterioration
In addition to security fears, farmers and public transport operators have expressed frustration over the slow pace of repairs on several critical feeder routes. Continuous heavy usage and seasonal downpours have left sections of local roads impassable, creating transport bottlenecks for agricultural produce heading to regional markets.
Demands for Immediate Intervention
Residents are calling on local authorities and contractors to prioritize:
Increased Security Foot Patrols: Intensified security presence around trading hubs during late hours.
Rapid Road Maintenance: Speeding up gravelling and drainage clearance before the next heavy rains worsen road conditions.
Local administrative officials have pledged to engage with community representatives to address security gaps and ensure contractors fulfill their road maintenance schedules promptly.
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