Bahati residents in Nakuru have complained over poor drainage and want the county government to address the problem.
The residents claim that drainage system in the ward is in a wanting situation that puts them at risk of contracting diseases.
Speaking to this writer on Wednesday, Stella Kahuria, a resident and hair dresser complained that the situation has been made worse by the ongoing heavy rains.
“The drainage system in this area is in bad shape. The pipes have blocked while some have bursted, spilling dirty sewage water everywhere,” she complained.
She added that her business has been affected since dirty water has spilled over to her premises.
Kahuria noted that the problem is often experienced during heavy rains and urged the county government to improve the drainage.
Moses Cheboi, a bicycle repair, said that dirty sewerage water has taken over his working space.
“The sewage pipes bursted on Monday and water has spilled everywhere producing an awful smell,” he said.
Cheboi said that residents are at risk of contracting cholera if nothing is done quickly.
He asked the county government to intervene and repair the drainage systems in the ward.
Nakuru Roads executive Joel Maina said the county government has received the complaints and will act immediately.
“I want to assure Bahati residents that the drainage systems will be repaired immediately. Repairs on sewer systems will be carried out in the county, he said.
Maina noted that many sewerage systems have been blocked by dirt and urged residents against heaping dirt in sewer tanks and pipes.
Area MP, Kimani Ngunjiri, asked the county government to ensure that the systems are in proper condition.
He at the same time urged the county to contain cholera outbreak cases reported in some parts of Nakuru town.