Residents of Nakuru County have been urged to take precautionary measures following days of heavy rainfall that have triggered landslides and ground instability in several parts of the county.
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, government officials and engineers from the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) inspected a sinkhole on a section of the Nakuru–Kabarak highway in London Estate, Nakuru West Constituency. The recent landslide in the area disrupted traffic and raised concerns about the structural integrity of the surrounding infrastructure. Nakuru County Commissioner Loyford Kibara attributed the damage to weak soil foundations and unregulated massive construction.
“We have a weak ground here, and therefore our motorists and members of the public should be careful, especially now that it is raining. We realize that we have a large number of houses, construction, and an increasing population. This could be causing pressure and other technical issues within the region,” he said.
Similar incidents have been reported in Gilgil and Ngata, where residents have noticed visible cracks and shifting ground, indicating deeper structural vulnerabilities.
Commissioner Kibara has emphasized the need for collaboration between government agencies and local communities to avoid high-risk zones and work closely with authorities to prevent calamities. This sentiment has been echoed by London Ward MCA Gatuso Benard Maina.
“I urge residents to be careful because we are in a rainy season. Kindly follow instructions from experts and government agencies who are around so that we can all stay safe.”
| Written by, Allan Wetungu |
