(ANALYSIS)LAIKIPIA EAST ROADS IN CRISIS: A REGION HELD BACK?
Introduction Laikipia East constituency in Laikipia County continues to face persistent challenges in road infrastructure, with residents raising concerns over delayed projects, poor maintenance, and limited accessibility across key rural areas. Despite ongoing government interventions and political promises, the pace and quality of road development remain a major issue affecting livelihoods and economic growth. This article examines what is happening, who is responsible, when and where the challenges occur, and how leadership—particularly that of Douglas Mwangi—could adopt a different approach to address the crisis. What Is the Problem? The core issue in Laikipia East is the slow development and deterioration of feeder and rural access roads. Many roads remain: Unpaved or poorly graded Impassable during rainy seasons Incomplete despite budget allocations Key routes such as community access roads linking farming areas to markets have been cited by residents as unreliab...