POOR INFRASTRUCTURE HAMPERS DEVELOPMENT IN KWALE COUNTY

Residents at Mavirivirini village, Mwatate location, Kwale County have raised a concern about the poor state of infrastructure in the area.  Mwatate, which is surrounded by rivers, has been without bridges for long.

“We have a big problem when it rains. The river floods and we have no option but wait until it subsides. It has been so since I was young and I have seen no plans to solve it.” Said 77 years old George Ndegwa.

Many blame leaders for neglecting them. This they give as a reason for the nose diving state of the area when it comes to development. 

River Dugudugu cutting across Kibanda hasara-Mwanda road

However they are hopeful with the current system of governance, now that the governor to Kwale county,  Salim Mvurya is a native of the area.

Despite being hopeful the residents want to see action. They now want to see development taking place for them to affirm that they made the right choice. 

This is something which may cause them to cast a vote of no confidence if they don’t see it happening soon.

"It will be better if we at least have a bridge. When it rains we cannot leave our homes. The rivers swell and there is nowhere to pass to the other side." said Omari a bodaboda operating in the area who also adds that at time they are force to try the raging waters while on transist.This is a hazardous practice which claims lives.

Dry river bed of R.Dugudugu where motorist pass through.

Equiping of schools and colleges is also wanting in the area. Making the residents starve from quality education with most of them dropping out at early stages and in return become parents at an early age.

Kwale is mainly an inland county, but it has coastline south of Mombasa. Diani Beach is part of the Msambweni division. Shimba Hills National Reserve and Mwaluganje elephant sanctuary are other attractions in the county.

"SEEK FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE" TEACHERS TELL PARENTS

Teachers in Kilifi County want poor families to seek for educational assistance for their children instead of leaving them idling at home. Come after December 31 when KCPE results will be officially out.

Speaking at a social event sponsored by Bahari fm at Sarafina Children home, KNUT treasurer kilifi branch, Mr. Nasoro Matano told parents that making their children stay at home because of lack of school fees was no option.

“Let us not make our children stay at home because we cannot pay school fees. The future and prosperity of our children is in nothing else but education.” 

Mr. Nasoro urged parents to make use of the available avenues to ensure their children join secondary schools to get good education, citing CDF bursaries as one of the many opportunities there is.

“We have bursaries awarded to best performing students and pupils; I therefore find it hard to believe that we cannot educate our children. What is the use of bursaries if we make our children stay at home?” lamented Mr. Nasoro adding that parents should make use of the Knut office by seeking for assistance and guidance from him in regard to their children’s education.

Bahari fm's Head of radio, Wilmot Rex Nzaro encouraged the orphans to work hard in school for their future and properity depends on education.

“We want you not to feel inferior but be confident to conquer all odds and become better people in society. Work hard in school for education is the only way to prosperity." said Nzaro adding that they should not forget to pray to God, for he is the only provider.