Abstract
The section looks at the state of road infrastructure in the country and the
consequences stemming from the use/abuse of the same by different players. Key
aspects explored in this analysis include the state and management of road
construction, the intricate relationship between roads and traffic dynamics, as well as
the usability and accessibility of road networks. Various road infrastructural challenges
are addressed, ranging from illegal unmarked obstacles and unauthorized structures to
the confiscation of road resources by informal businesses, illegal parking, among others
and below-par road provisions for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Additionally,
factors such as accidents, vandalism, garbage accumulation, and weather effects further
compound the degradation of road infrastructure. Proposed solutions advocate for
measures such as regulating Central Business District (CBD) access through designated
transport associations (SACCOs), fostering public engagement in road development
initiatives, and promoting alternative modes of mobility alongside pedestrian-friendly
urban planning.
“Building more roads to prevent congestion is like a fat man loosening his belt to
prevent obesity” – Lewis Mumford