There was uproar on Thursday after images of pedestrians risking their lives and losing human dignity while crossing a bridge in downtown Nairobi.
City residents getting into town through Racecourse Road were caught unawares as the early morning rains part of the road near the Kariokor Roundabout flooded due to poor drainage, which leads to a slow flow of rain water.
The affected residents were mainly from Eastleigh, Kariokor, Pangani and its environs.
The pedestrians were forced to use the external side of the bridge by holding onto the barriers and stepping on some huge water pipes that run across the bridge.
RISKY MANEUVER
They not only risked injuries if they fell into the river but also the effects of the murky and polluted waters of the so-called Nairobi River.
The situation was made worse as most vehicles sped down the road splashing anyone who crossed the road on the right side.
Pictures of the risky maneuver were shared on social media sparking off protests.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko said he had sent a team to unclog the section and make it user-friendly for pedestrians.
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