Kivumbini ward residents in Nakuru East on Tuesday morning took the task of unblocking a drainage system in the area for what they termed as a failure by leadership to deal with the issue. The residents mostly those operating Jua Kali stalls at Burma market said they have complained for many years about the drainage.
They said the problem was identified as early as 2005 when the Bondeni drainage was enjoined to the Burma one making the pressure unbearable.
Edward Kamau who operates a stall at Burma market said the issue has become a health hazard.
"This drainage system has become a health hazard and even working here is unbearable,"said Kamau.
His sentiments were echoed by a Mr Ouma who runs a Jua Kali stall in the market.
According to him, the main drainage has a problem since it feeds into a smaller one.
When contacted over the matter, area MCA Vitalis Okello said the matter will be solved.
He added that in the financial year 2016/2017 a total of Sh500,000 has been set aside for the renovation and expansion of the drainage system.