Construction of Keroe Street begins, sparking hope for safer, accessible roads in California, Eastleigh
Contractor Ibrahim Hamza said despite initial challenges from years of neglect, construction on Keroe Street is progressing well and is expected to be completed within four weeks.
Construction has officially begun on Keroe Street in California, Eastleigh, offering long-awaited relief to residents who have endured years of poor road conditions.
Construction began with the installation of a new sewage system and the clearing of stagnant water and mud—steps expected to greatly improve access and safety in the area.
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Keroe Street connects Marimbi Street to General Wariungi Street and is a key road for the community. Along this road are several businesses, hospitals, schools, and the California Police Station.
For years, users of the road have faced difficulties, especially during rainy seasons, due to its impassable condition.
Contractor Ibrahim Hamza told The Eastleigh Voice that despite initial challenges from years of neglect, construction on Keroe Street is progressing well and is expected to be completed within four weeks.
"In the next three to four weeks, we shall have completed this road. It will be in good shape," said Ibrahim.
Partially usable
According to Walter Akoko, the project surveyor, the road was initially impassable but is now partially usable as work progresses.
Workers dig drainage along Keroe Street in California, Eastleigh. (Photo: Abdirahman Khalif)
He noted that once finished, the road will make movement easier and is likely to improve general safety in the area, especially because of the nearby police station.
"It is passable for now, and we hope that by the end of it all, it will improve everything here. It will even improve the security around this area because we have a police station around here," said Akoko.
The ongoing work involves excavating the road to a depth of up to one meter to fix long-standing drainage issues that have contributed to the road’s deterioration.
Workers have also been clearing out mud and stagnant water that used to flood the area.
Participation of women
The project involves women in the construction work, reflecting efforts to make the road project inclusive and beneficial to the entire community.
Many residents are hopeful that the road will bring long-term improvements to the neighbourhood.
A section of Keroe Street in California, Eastleigh. (Photo: Abdirahman Khalif)
Ahmed Hussein, who lives in one of the buildings along the street, expressed his expectations for the area’s transformation once the work is complete.
"It was in such a bad state. Once completed, with these tall buildings, I think this area will be so beautiful," he said.
Despite the optimism, some residents worry about the road’s durability due to ongoing construction in the area, which has previously damaged other roads.
Construction workers often mix concrete directly on tarmacked surfaces, and in some cases, buildings release borehole sludge onto adjacent roads, causing erosion and blockages.
The local community is now watching closely as the work continues, hoping that once completed, the road will support safer, cleaner, and easier movement in this part of California.
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