Residents of Kamenu ward in Thika have a reason to smile following the opening of the Makongeni bus park, aimed at enhancing the public transport sector.
The bus park, which was officially opened for public use on Tuesday by the Governor Kimani Wamatangi, will be a huge relief for the community in the area in terms of public transport.
Speaking at the official opening ceremony, Wamatangi said the 10,000 square meter bitumen standard bus park is a significant relief for the people of Kamenu, who have endured dust, mud, and stagnant water for years in the search of transport services.
‘As of now, 72 active matatu, buses, and tuktuk Saccos will be operating from the Buspark,’ said Governor Wamatangi.
Peter Mburu, the Kamenu Ward Member of County Assembly, lauded the move by the County boss, expressing excitement as this was part of his pre-election manifesto for the electorate.
Those present during the ceremony were CECMs Mburu Kangethe (Roads and Transport), David Kuria (Water and Environment), Dr. Elias M
aina (Health Services), Chief Officers Daniel Njenga (Transport), John Kuria (Livestock), and Emily Nkoroi (Vocational Training and Social Services, Deputy Speaker John Njiru, Chief Whip Nelson Munga, Kennedy Mwangi, aka Kentams (Thika Town), Grace Hinga (Kabete), Stephen Kamau Kinyanjui (Bibirioni), Joseph Muhinja (Githunguri), Kung’u Smart (Kiamwangi), Kimani Nduta (Biashara).
Source: Kenya News Agency