Residents protest move to use Sh8.4 million to build bridge the size of culvert

A Sh8.4 million culvert constructed by Bomet County government at Chepkositonik in Bomet east. Residents have protested the move saying they have called for a bridge in the area and not a culvert. [Gilbert Kimutai/Standard]

Residents have protested about a bridge the county government is building that will allegedly cost over Sh8 million.

More than 300 residents of Chepkositonik in Bomet East accused county officials in the department of roads of taking advantage of their need for a bridge to enrich themselves.