Sewage pipes in parts of Machakos town on Thursday blocked causing dirty waste to spill in the area popularly known as ‘Glocon’ which is mainly busy with ‘Jua kali’ businesses.
Many businesses were interrupted the whole day as many shops were inaccessible due to the leakage.
The chairperson of Machakos Water and Sewerage Company Lukas Mwove confirmed the leakage and said that the blocked pipes will be attended as soon as possible.
“We have learned that there is sewage leakage in ‘glocon’ area in Machakos town and workers from Machakos Water and Sewerage Company will repair the pipes as soon as possible.” Said Lukas.
Mwove added that the County government was committed in ensuring good hygiene to its residents and providing clean water to the residents.
Business people in the area expressed the grievances saying that they were exposed to water bone diseases if the pipes are not repaired immediately. They urged the Machakos Government to attend to the situation to save them from diseases and losses.
Mutuku Musau who is a welder in the area said that they are incurring losses as many customers cannot access their businesses due to the spillage.
“We are counting on losses due to the blocked pipes and we are at risk of contracting diseases due to the dirty water. We urge the Governor Alfred Mutua to take the necessary action to save us.” Said Musau.