Nakuru on high alert after roads cave in, water levels surge

Motorists in Nakuru have been warned to be vigilant after roads caved in following heavy rains.

Deputy Governor Eric Korir, who is the acting Roads CEC, cautioned motorists using the John Momanyi Road near Koinange Primary School in Shabaab area.

“We have cordoned off this section as our engineers investigate the cause of the collapse, with our initial probe pointing to possible underground activity (faultline),” he said in a statement.

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The DG further noted that that there is a threat of rivers bursting their banks and overflowing over bridges.

According to Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui, heavy rains have increased water inflows into Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha.

He cited continous heavy rains in the Mau region and Bahati catchment area saying this is what led to increased water levels in Lake Nakuru.

“Consequently, the Lake is overflowing beyond the Lake Nakuru National Park boundary to the west. With the ongoing rains and current water levels, the County Government of Nakuru has issued a high alert to people living near Lake Nakuru, especially near Barut,” his statement reads.

The Governor also explained that Lake Naivasha has also experienced a substantial increase in water levels due to heavy rains in the Aberdare, Maiella and neighbouring areas.

He revealed that sections of the riparian areas have been submerged and homes near Kihoto area are at high risk of getting flooded.

“The County Government will immediately will immediately dispatch emergency response teams to map individual homes that are under imminent threat around the two lakes. The Count Government is working with local leaders to coordinate and put in place effective mitigation measures to prevent loss of life and property,” the Governor said.