Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised the poor condition of the road connecting Kinango to Kwale town, drawing attention to infrastructure challenges in the coastal county as the Linda Mwananchi movement began its grassroots engagements.
In a message shared on his X account on Saturday, October 31, 2026, Sifuna described the difficult journey, pointing to potholes and waterlogged sections that motorists had to navigate while travelling along the route.
The senator suggested that reaching Kwale town had become a challenging experience, with road users forced to manoeuvre around obstacles and flooded sections.
“Barabara kutoka Kinango kuelekea Kwale town ni kuruka vihunzi na maji…lakini tutafika tu Inshallah,” Sifuna wrote.
His remarks highlighted the difficulties faced by residents and motorists using the road, particularly when travelling during rainy weather, when water accumulation can make already damaged sections more difficult to navigate.
The concerns come at a time when road infrastructure remains an important issue for communities in Kwale, where residents depend on transport networks to access markets, schools, healthcare facilities and other essential services.
The senator’s comments came as the Linda Mwananchi movement launched its grassroots engagements in Kwale County, bringing together political leaders, supporters and aspirants ahead of its scheduled activities.
The movement’s programme included stops in Samburu, Kinango, Kombani Junction and Lunga Lunga before a major rally at Ukunda Showground.
As the delegation travelled across the county, Sifuna’s experience along the Kinango-Kwale road brought attention to the infrastructure challenges affecting motorists and other road users.
Poor road conditions often increase travel times, damage vehicles and raise transportation costs for residents and businesses. They can also affect the transportation of agricultural produce and other goods, making it more difficult for traders and farmers to access markets.
Sifuna’s observations also came amid wider public concerns over the condition of roads in different parts of Kenya, with infrastructure and service delivery continuing to feature in development discussions.
Homa Bay is among the counties where road infrastructure has attracted public attention, particularly over the need to improve transport networks and address challenges affecting residents.
Road users in various parts of the country have continued to call for better maintenance, improved drainage systems and the completion of stalled infrastructure projects.
