Residents of Mochenwa village in Kitutu Masaba have asked Metamaywa-Kebirigo road contractors to expedite the process since it is hindering growth of their maize crop.
This is due to the dust emitted from construction activities.
Led by former area councillor Ezekiel Mosigisi today near Mochenwa market, they blamed the construction company for slow construction that has been affecting farming activities in the area.
“We are very disappointed with the process. There is a lot of dust emitted from the road given the dry weather. Many of our crops such as tea and maize are delaying their maturity which may affect yields,” he said.
The former councillor said the company should take responsibility in case the level of output reduces at the end of the year since many residents depend on those crops for survival.
“It worries me when the company fails to sprinkle water to reduce dust. It is not only affecting our plantations but also our health. They should take responsibility in case of poor yields and compensate us at the end of the year,” he added.
They also asked the government to compensate some of those whose property was destroyed to pave way for road construction arguing that most of their estate was within their land and not on the government road.
“As you are aware, many of our houses along the road were destroyed on allegation that we built on the road. We asked for proper surveying but the government remained mum. It will be in order if we are paid to get back to our lives’, said John Oroko, a victim.