Migori Residents Protest Over Poor Sanitation
Residents of Migori County have staged protests over poor sanitation in towns, market centers, and residential streets, accusing the county government of neglecting its responsibilities to maintain hygiene.
Key Complaints
Piles of garbage in streets and markets creating strong, sickening odors.
Health risks, including potential cholera outbreaks due to unhygienic conditions.
Lack of proper toilets in markets, forcing residents to relieve themselves in unsafe areas.
Increased insecurity, with some businesses experiencing theft due to poor lighting.
Caroline Atieno, a resident of Awendo, called on the county government to take immediate action. Business owners, particularly in Oyani Market (Uriri Sub-County), expressed frustration over paying levies without receiving sanitation services.
County Response
An anonymous environment department officer cited:
Limited resources: only 2 tractors and 2 lorries to serve 25 towns and market centers.
Financial and workforce shortages, which hinder timely garbage collection.
The officer noted that the environment ministry has communicated these challenges to Governor Ochilo Ayacko and promised that solutions would be implemented soon