Residents of Dagoretti North have expressed strong support for ongoing road infrastructure projects in the constituency, hailing them as a vital move toward improving accessibility and local security.
While celebrating recent milestones, the community is now calling on local leadership to accelerate development efforts to match the growing needs of the rapidly expanding urban population.
Infrastructure and Security Milestones
The center of recent praise is the tarmacking of Waruku Road, a critical artery expected to streamline transport and stimulate economic activity within the ward. Residents noted that the project, which includes the subsequent installation of street lighting, is a “game-changer” for safety.
“Better roads and lights mean our businesses can stay open longer, and our people can walk home without fear,” noted one local resident.
Area Member of Parliament Beatrice Elachi has been urged to maintain her collaborative approach with national government agencies to ensure these transformative projects continue to reach every corner of the constituency.
Empowering the Next Generation
Beyond brick and mortar, the MP’s office has focused heavily on human capital through education and technology. Key highlights of these initiatives include:
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Bursary & Mentorship: Sustained financial support and guidance programs have led to marked improvements in student performance across the sub-county.
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Digital Skills Training: A fully sponsored program has targeted over 500 young people, providing training in online freelancing, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship.
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The DigiTruck Initiative: In partnership with the private sector, mobile digital classrooms have graduated hundreds of youth with essential ICT skills, directly tackling unemployment.
Political Unity and National Recognition
The constituency’s progress has been attributed to a rare sense of political synergy. Elachi has been credited with fostering unity among Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Gatina, Kileleshwa, and Kabiro wards, ensuring a coordinated approach to grassroots development.
This track record has earned Elachi national acclaim, with independent assessments frequently ranking her among Kenya’s top-performing female legislators based on her legislative oversight and effective delivery of the Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).
A Call for Equity
Despite the successes, residents are highlighting “pockets of neglect” that require urgent attention. Specifically, locals in parts of Gatina Ward bordering Westlands Constituency have raised concerns over inadequate street lighting and lagging infrastructure.
Community leaders are now urging the MP and respective MCAs to prioritize these underserved sections. They maintain that expanding street lighting and road networks to the constituency’s fringes is essential to creating a holistic environment for economic growth and public safety.
