Transport Disrupted Along Highway as Protests Erupt Over Ruto's Project

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🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

Dozens of workers were pictured holding placards and twigs as they demanded payment of their outstanding wages.

The protesters barricaded sections of the highway using tyres and tree branches, disrupting the movement of vehicles through the area.

The disruption affected motorists travelling between Eldoret and Kapsabet towards Kisumu, as well as those heading between Nandi County and Vihiga or Kakamega. Travellers using the Kericho-Kapsabet route were also affected.

📌 What You Need to Know

The workers are tied to the Chesumei Affordable Housing Project in Kapsabet, and are accusing the contractor of failing to honor their standing contractual agreement.

They are claiming that President William Ruto set aside Ksh27 million in the project just for their wages alone, and it has been three weeks since they last received a coin from their hard-earned labour.

They are also worried about how they will be able to cater for their individual needs, as well as those of their families, owing to the fact that schools are about to open, and they will not be able to afford school fees.

“We are aware that President William Ruto himself set aside Ksh27 million for the project just for our wages. It has been three weeks now, I do not have a single coin in my pockets, and schools are about to open. We are worried about where we are going to get the school fees,” stated one protester.

Another one added, “President Ruto promised us that the job will be for the youths, and it has been 21 days since we were last paid. We are not holding any tools on our hands until the government honors its part of the agreement.”

They have since urged President Ruto to intervene and ensure their wages are paid in full, with authorities yet to respond to the situation, and it remains unclear when normal operations in the area will resume.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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