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Originally published by Nation Counties
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June 10, 2026
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The Bomet road that successive governments forgot

The Bomet road that successive governments forgot

For more than seven years, motorists, traders, dairy farmers and schoolchildren have endured one of the most dilapidated tarmac roads in the South Rift...

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The Chebole-Siongiroi-Chebunyo road in Bomet County has become a symbol of broken promises and government neglect, with residents enduring years of deterioration and repeated assurances of repair from successive governments, including President William Ruto.

  • The 32-kilometre road, once tarmac, is now a dangerous obstacle course due to numerous deep potholes, significantly increasing travel times and maintenance costs for motorists.
  • Despite pledges from President Uhuru Kenyatta and ongoing promises from President William Ruto, the road continues to deteriorate, frustrating a region that overwhelmingly supported the current administration.
  • Residents express deep frustration, with some suggesting the road's poor condition is a political issue and questioning the government's commitment to areas that delivered significant votes in the 2022 General Election.

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