By KPC Reporter
Nyamira County leaders have expressed outrage after the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) released its 2025/2026 project list, which omitted the county entirely.
Through lawyer Justus Maeche, resident and taxpayer John Angwenyi Nyangera has formally demanded the inclusion of Nyamira in the road allocations, terming the omission “unfair discrimination and marginalisation.”
“Our client notes with deep concern and disappointment that Nyamira County has been completely omitted from both Part A and Part B of the project list,” reads the petition.
“All neighbouring counties, including Kisii, Bomet, Kericho, Migori and Homa Bay, have been allocated several projects, yet Nyamira County has not received even a single one.”
The letter argues that the move is unconstitutional, citing breaches of equity, inclusiveness, and fairness as enshrined in Articles 10, 27, 174, 175, and 201 of the Constitution.
“By excluding Nyamira County, KeRRA has acted in a manner that is arbitrary, discriminatory, and contrary to law and public policy,” Maeche states.
The petition demands that KeRRA and the State Department for Roads “urgently review and rectify the FY 2025/2026 project list to include equitable allocations for Nyamira County” and disclose the criteria used in project distribution within seven days.
It also calls for engagement with Nyamira MPs and residents to identify and prioritise rural road projects.
Failing this, Maeche warned of legal action, including a constitutional petition seeking declarations that the omission violates the Constitution, an order compelling inclusion of Nyamira projects, and an order quashing the published list.
“Our client reserves the right to petition the National Assembly… to demand equitable distribution of national infrastructure projects,” the letter adds, urging the matter be treated “with the urgency, seriousness, and fairness it deserves.”
The letter was copied to five Nyamira MPs.