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INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE IN ONGATA RONGAI, KAJIADO COUNTY.

Lindaberryll Boyani — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:26:18 +0000

This photo story highlights poor infrastructure in the community and how it affects residents’ daily lives. It focuses on damaged roads, broken drainage systems, and potholes that make movement difficult, disrupt transport, and pose safety risks for pedestrians and motorists. Through images, the story shows the real impact of inadequate infrastructure on people’s work, school, and everyday activities.

A lorry being hindered to move well due to plenty of water and potholes along Gataka road.This occured on Thursday last week after heavy rains

Pedestrians and passengers are not able to use the road due to unroadworthy hence not allowing the residents to carry out their daily activities well.

A lorry is unable to move well mainly because of plenty of potholes on the road after raining cats and dogs.

NAME: VINCENT ONYANGO

REGISTRATION NO:MCS-133-047/2024

Everyday struggles due to poor infrastructure along Magadi road.

Lindaberryll Boyani — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:22:52 +0000

Poor Infrastructure Along Magadi Road
This photo story highlights the challenges caused by poor infrastructure along Magadi Road. The road is filled with potholes, poor drainage, and dust, making transport difficult especially during rainy seasons when flooding worsens the situation. Commuters face delays, increased transport costs, and vehicle damage, while pedestrians struggle with unsafe walking conditions.
Through images and captions, this story will show how poor infrastructure affects daily life and call for urgent improvement to ensure safer and smoother transport for residents.

Broken drainage systems at Magadi road lead to stagnant water and serious health risks. Shot by: Agnes Njeri

A motorcyclist struggles through muddy flooded roads after heavy rains highlighting the daily transport challenges cost by poor infrastructure. Shot by: Agnes Njeri.

Residents in Magadi road navigates a muddy, trash- filled path due to poor drainage. Shot by: Agnes njeri

Clogged drainage systems at Magadi road cause stagnant water and serious health risks for residents. Shot by: Agnes njeri.

Illegal garbage heaps at Magadi road creates health risks and block drainage for residents . Shot by: Agnes njeri

Flooded potholes in Magadi road make roads impossible for pedestrians during the rainy season. Shot by: Agnes njeri.

Illegal garbage heaps at Magadi road creates health risks and blocks drainage for residents. Shot by: Agnes njeri.

A road in Magadi floods due to consecutive rains blocking transport and daily activities for residents . Shot by: Agnes Njeri.

Photos by: Agnes Njeri

MCS-133-042/2024

MARKET CONDITION IN KWARE MARKET,RONGAI

Lindaberryll Boyani — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:17:08 +0000

This project examines the prevailing conditions within Kware Market in Rongai and their implications for public health, safety, and economic activity. This market serves as vital center of trade, providing affordable goods and employment opportunities for residents. However, field observations reveal significant challenges affecting both traders and customers.
Key issues identified include poor sanitation, inadequate waste management, congestion, insufficient infrastructure, drainage problems, and exposure to harsh weather conditions. These factors contribute to health risks, reduced accessibility, and compromised working environments.

A poor infrastructure stall in Rongai’s Kware market affecting food vendors during rainy seasons.

Stagnant water in Rongai’s Kwera market affectig traders and customers during rainy season

Mrs.Kamau,a grocery vendor in Rongai’s Kware Market,handling groceries without gloves on her hands.

Garbage near a stall in Rongai’s Kware market exposing vendor’s food to dirt and flies.

Mrs.Kiambuthi selling groceries at her stall in Kware Market in Rongai.The stall is not properly lockable hence lack of security presence.

A trader selling groceries to her customers who are bargaining the prices of the groceries in Kware Market in Rongai.

A dumping site full of wastes from trader’s goods behind stalls in Kware Market in Rongai.

Traders using torches in their stalls at night due to poor lighting conditions in Kware Market in Rongai.

Photos by Aurelia Achieng

MCS-133-036/2024

Careless disposal of waste in Rongai

Lindaberryll Boyani — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:45:28 +0000

To examine The cost and impact of careless disposal of waste in rongai including environmental damage, health risks, blocked drainage systems, river pollution and financial burden on the community and local.

Poor uncollected garbage along Mandazi road in Rongai rising risk of diseases to road users

Residents damping old clothes around residential area causing dust pollution due to poor garbage in rongai

Waste disposed poorly along Kware area in Rongai during the rainy season causing risk of diseases

Waste managed poorly in Rongai leading to risk of airborn diseases

Waste disposed near river Ololua in Rongai rising risk of waterborne disease

Stagnant water near Kware in Rongai providing breeding space for mosquitos that can cause spread of malaria

Flowing dirty water passing near by a market area in Rongai rising risk of environment diseases

Dirty waater along Mandazi road in rongai rising risk of disease to road users

Photos by Meshack Lemaiyan

MCS-133-048/2024

Improvement of Poor Road Infrastructure in Rongai

Lindaberryll Boyani — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:57:22 +0000

Ongata Rongai, located in Kajiado County and bordering Nairobi, has experienced rapid population growth over the past decade. However, road infrastructure development has not kept pace with this growth.Many roads remain untarmacked, poorly drained, congested, and unsafe. This proposal documents the current road conditions using photographic evidence and outlines solutions to improve transport, safety, and economic development.The major challenges affecting roads in Rongai include:

Dusty surfaces

Severe potholes and erosion

Poor drainage systems

Traffic congestion

Abandoned road projects

Lack of pedestrian walkways

Inadequate maintenance

These issues negatively affect businesses, schools, healthcare access, and daily commuting.

Large potholes causing vehicle damage and increasing the risk of accidents on Mandazi road in Rongai

Poor road Helena road with a lot of stagnant water rising risk of accident to the road users in Rongai

A lorry carrying soil struggling to to through Kiserian road risking the life of drivers

Olekasasi road with a lot of dust during rainy season making it difficult for pedestrian and drivers to use it.

Gataka road in Rongai filled with a lot of stones making it difficult for drivers and riders to avoid it

Pedestrians walking on the main road due to absence of sidewalks, increasing accident risks

Public road in Rongai with full of mad making it difficult for vehicles and bodabpda riders to pass through

Incomplete road works leaving uneven surfaces and exposed trenches very risky to increase road accident in Gataka road in Rongai

Photos by Lekatoo Tenik

MCS-133-046/2024

TRANSPORT CHALLENGES IN NAIROBI

Lindaberryll Boyani — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:50:35 +0000

Residents of Nairobi face multiple transport challenges that disrupt daily movement and affect safety ,comfort and efficiency .Traffic congestion is common during peak hours as the number of vehicles exceed road capacity, slowing movements for motorists ,pedestrians and public service vehicles . Matatus and buses are often overcrowded with passengers with passengers forced to squeeze inside or board already full vehicles while conductors aggressively call for more commuters. Many roads are poorly maintained with potholes ,muddy sections and narrow pavements making movement risky especially pedestrians . Additionally the lack of designated stops ,poor lighting at stages and excessive noise from hooking and loud music further worsen commuting conditions. Rising fares and limited transport options place additional financial and time burdens on residents highlighting the urgent need for better planning infrastructure and regulation in the area.

residents navigate a damaged and potholed road in Ongata Rongai after rainfall as poor maintance and drainage issues make movement slow and risky.

pedestrians cross a busy road in CBD during evaning rush hours as the absence of footbridge aand zebra crossing exposes them to speeding vehicles.

Commuters wait at a bus stage in town during evening rush hour as shortage of public service delays their way home

Passengers struggle to enter a nearly full matatu along Langata Road during morning hour rush as transport shortages force commuters to fight for limited space.

Commuters stand along the road in Tumaini on a weekday afternoon as they wait for public transport due to the absence of a designated bus stop or shelter, exposing them to dust,noise, and moving vehicles.

Drivers overlap lanes at a busy ju in during peak hours as congestion builds up, creating confusion and slowing down the movement of veicles.

passengers crowded in a matatu in Rongai evening as high demand and limited vehicles force commuters to travel in uncomfortable and unsafe conditions.

MCS-133-045-2024

PHOTOS BY RISPER WANGUI

POOR SANITATION CRISIS IN RONGAI AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE.

Lindaberryll Boyani — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:04:48 +0000

Rongai is experiencing growing sanitation problems as rapid population growth continues to outpace proper planning and waste management systems. In many neighborhoods, heaps of uncollected garbage line the streets, drainage channels are clogged with plastic waste, and open dumping has become a common practice. These poor sanitary conditions have created an unhealthy environment for residents, leading to foul smells, water contamination, and increased risk of disease outbreaks. Without urgent intervention and improved waste disposal measures, sanitation challenges in Rongai may continue to worsen, affecting both public health and the overall quality of life.

A goat scavenging on garbage at Olepusi Road in Rongai in the wee hours of Tuesday morning showing improper disposal

Trash dumped in open fields around Mayian Mall in Rongai showing improper disposal of garbage.

Improper waste disposal at Tuskys in Rongai leaving garbage piled high,even on rooftops.

Garbage disposed around bins at Olerai in Rongai showing lack of usage of bins and poor sanitation.

Waste Garbage disposed near Residential Areas at Serenity in Rongai causing health hazards.

Open Burning of Garbage at Magadi Road in Rongai causing air pollution and environmental harm.

Waste piled infront of kiosks at Mandazi Road in Rongai showing poor hygiene in business areas.

Plastic bottles disposed in water drainage at Mandazi Road in Rongai showing hazardous waste disposal and poor sanitation.

NAME:LINDABERRYLL BOYANI

REGISTRATION NUMBER:MCS-133-050/2024

SANITATION CRISIS IN ONGATA RONGAI AND ITS ENVIRONMENT

Lindaberryll Boyani — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0000

This photo story shows the sanitation challenges affecting Ongata Rongai, focusing on poor waste management and its impact on public health. The images capture overflowing garbage, blocked drainage, open waste burning, scattered market waste, and poorly maintained sanitation facilities, showing how these conditions affect the environment and daily life.
The issue matters because uncollected waste and stagnant water increase the risk of disease, air pollution, and unsafe living conditions, especially for children and vulnerable residents. During the shooting, I observed that garbage points were overwhelmed, drains were clogged with plastic, and some residents burned trash near homes.
Overall, the project highlights the urgent need for better waste management and collective responsibility to protect public health in Ongata Rongai.

A dirty flowing stream with waste disposal near Hellena Plots in Ongata Rongai, affecting residents living in Hellena plots, causing the spread of waterborne diseases.

River Mathenge around Kware market in Rongai filled with plastics, old clothes and other waste materials, blocking the drainage causing stagnant dirty water that creates breeding ground for mosquitoes affecting residents and traders around Kware area

Burning waste near royal plots around Meya road in Rongai releasing harmful smoke into the air affecting residents.

Uncollected garbage damped near olkario river around Blessed plots in Rongai, causing waterborne diseases affecting residents living around the area

Cows and pigs struggling to search for pasture in a poorly collected garbage near residential area at Olekasasi in Rongai rising risk of diseases in health of livestock around the dirty garbage.

Dirty stagnant water and uncollected garbage on Mandazi road in Ongata Rongai rising risk of diseases and cleanliness of pedestrians and bodaboda riders

A 16 year old John lemaiyan carrying a jerrican going to fetch water, passing near by poorly collected waste materials at Kware in Ongata Rongai during dry season, increasing risk of getting airborne diseases.

Pigs playing in stagnant water around uncollected waste materials at Gataka in Rongai increasing risk of pigs being affected by diseases

photos by Jefferson Asenekah

MCS-133-039/2024