A section of residents in Ndenderu, Kiambaa Constituency, have asked the Kiambu government to install street lights in a bid to curb crime in the area.
The residents said the street lights have not been installed despite promises from the county government.
Speaking to this writer on Friday at Ndenderu trading center, the residents said lack of street lights in the area has led to an increase in crime.
“The government should honour its promise and install street lights for us,” said James Kinoti, a fruit vendor at Ndenderu trading center.
Mr Kinoti said criminals take advantage of the dark to engage in their criminal activities.
The traders added that installing lights will enable them to conduct their business on a 24 hour basis.
“Right now we are forced to close our business early for fear of being attacked by goons. However, once the street lights are installed, we will be able to work throughout the night,” said Stella Njenga, a trader.
The residents urged the area MP Paul Koinange to ensure the county government addresses the matter.
They also asked the MP to push for installation of electricity in rural homes, adding that despite the national government lowering tariffs for electricity and promising to light up all rural homes, they are yet to benefit from the project.