Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu was recently put on the spot after photos emerged online of a staircase project that is being undertaken by the county government.

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The project left Kenyans on social media confused, with a majority of them wondering why Waititu's government didn't choose to construct a road.

A signboard for the construction of the staircase. [Photo/ kenyans.co.ke]

The staircase is being constructed on a hill in Karanji, Limuru East Ward and is sponsored by the Kiambu County Government under the Department of Roads, Transport, Public Works and Utilities (RTPW&U). 

The public staircase road will be used as an alternative route for school-going children.

The staircase project that was launched by the Kiambu County Government. [Photo/ kenyans.co.ke]

Other pedestrians in the area will also be allowed to use the staircase, as the road that connects Karenjee to Limuru town is usually impassible during the rainy season.