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Is there value for taxes paid in Kenya?

During the recent rains, residents of some estates off Thika Road near Juja revealed interesting things about Kenya. The rains wrecked the only entry road to their middle-class area. And the road turned into ‘Lake Kenyatta Road’ overnight.

Stung to the quick, a WhatsApp’s group was cobbled up to appeal for funds to mend the road. And money flowed.

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