Six kilometre road that forces pregnant Juja women to deliver premature babies

A glimpse of the deplorable state of Kimbo-Matangini Road. [Gitau Wanyoike, Standard]

For over a decade, residents of Kimbo and Matangini villages in Juja, Kiambu County, have faced significant challenges moving around due to the deplorable state of a key road connecting them to the Thika Superhighway.

The six-kilometre stretch, riddled with potholes, is a nightmare when it rains, and during the dry weather, the dust becomes unbearable. A route meant to provide more than 25,000 residents with access to opportunities has instead become a safety and health hazard, leaving villagers frustrated by their daily transport struggles.