Dicing with death: Concerns as residents cross collapsed Migori bridge

Motorists and pedestrians using the Migori Main Bridge along the Kisii–Migori–Isebania highway have raised an alarm over the widening cracks and sagging sections...
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Residents of Migori County are expressing grave concerns over the deteriorating state of the Migori Main Bridge, which has developed widening cracks and sagging sections, leading to a partial collapse on Monday night.
- A section of the road on the bridge, vital for connecting multiple constituencies and crossing into Tanzania, collapsed, creating a dangerous hole.
- Motorists and pedestrians are pleading with authorities for urgent repairs, with some reporting feeling vibrations while crossing.
- Despite the danger, residents continue to use the bridge due to lack of alternatives, though Governor Ochilo Ayacko has urged them to avoid it until deemed safe.
- Governor Ayacko stated that President William Ruto has been informed, and a contractor has been awarded a tender for repairs, with over Sh240 million set aside by the national government.
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Dicing with death: Concerns as residents cross collapsed Migori bridge - August 2026
Residents of Migori County are expressing grave concerns over the deteriorating state of the Migori Main Bridge, which has developed widening cracks and sagging sections, leading to a partial collapse on Monday night. A proposal to establish a new roadside station at Salgaa has been received by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) as part of the ongoing Rironi-Mau Summit Highway construction. Separately, Members of Parliament have rejected a proposal by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to impose new speed limits on highways, citing concerns about worsening traffic congestion.
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