- Ksh60m facelift planned for Nanyuki Bus Park.
- Project will improve transport and business facilities.
- Leaders want street lighting fixed for a 24-hour economy.
The 50-year-old Nanyuki Bus Park is set for modernisation, laying the groundwork for 24-hour economy enterprises in the town.
Under the Ksh60 million programme, dilapidated structures will be demolished and replaced with modern passenger shelters and shops. The overhaul forms part of a wider transformation of the town’s transport infrastructure.
Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu said the funding, sourced from the World Bank through the Kenya Urban Support Programme (KUSP), is expected to significantly improve urban mobility, public transport services, security, cleanliness and business opportunities within Nanyuki town.
Notably, Nanyuki sits along the Northern Corridor, which extends to Ethiopia and major towns in Northern Kenya.
Beyond the bus park, other prioritised projects include the opening of the Nanyuki High Court and Likii Road. The latter is expected to ease traffic congestion along the Meru-Nanyuki-Nairobi road through the establishment of a bypass.
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Irungu said the bus park project is designed to take six months to complete. He appealed to contractors to use local labour.
“The wooden structures that were constructed in 1950 will be demolished and replaced with modern stalls that will be allocated to the traders,” he said.
Leaders raise street lighting concerns
However, local leaders criticised the Nanyuki Municipality management over its failure to address non-functional street lights. They argued that a genuine 24-hour economy requires adequate lighting, both to help businesses thrive and to secure those using public service vehicles at night.
Laikipia East Deputy County Commissioner Patrick Muli said the lack of street lights has continued to hamper security around the town. He urged the Governor to fast-track the issue.
“Darkness has remained the major stumbling block in Nanyuki town; thus, the authorities within the Municipality are duty-bound to act,” Muli said.
Caution ahead of campaigns
On the youth, Muli warned against being incited by politicians to cause chaos ahead of the campaign trail.
“There is a need for the leaders to address their meetings peacefully and shun inciting the youth to cause violence,” he said.
By our correspondent
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