Motorists in Kisii town have expressed their confidence in the county government, following the ongoing construction of alternative routes in town in a bid to reduce congestion.
Speaking on Friday at Daraja Moja, most of the motorists said Governor James Ongwae led government has started on the right note by investing more in the infrastructure.
“Even though we submit a lot daily to the county, I think they have invested a lot in roads and that is way there is a smooth flow of traffic. This is a total contrast of the situation at the onset of devolved governance,” said Walter Mong’are, a vehicle owner.
He said they were optimistic that the county government will construct a by- pass that will facilitate vehicles that may not necessarily have to go through town.
“I think the county government will soon launch a by-pass to drastically reduce traffic in town. This will help long distance travelling vehicles especially tracks. But we must support him since he is a willing and able leader”.
They also expressed their satisfaction on the recently elevated traffic lights in the town that have made business easy, especially at night besides calling their colleagues to comply with tax rates set by the county government.
“These traffic nights have also been important in our business. I call upon my colleagues from Matatu sector to ensure we pay taxes for efficient services,” said Dickson Ayuka, another motorist.
The Kisii County government launched construction of feeder roads within the town and since then, traffic jam has been reduced significantly.