By Shadrack Nyakoe
Days after Kajiado-based community leader and politician Samuel Sane raised alarm over dangerously leaning streetlight poles along Magadi Road near Multimedia University, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has confirmed that the hazard has been addressed.
In an official letter dated November 10, 2025, KeNHA’s Director of Maintenance, Eng. Ezekiel Fukwo, acknowledged receipt of Sane’s earlier email of October 24, 2025, which highlighted the imminent danger posed by several concrete streetlight poles tilting toward the busy highway.
“Reference is made to your email dated 24th October, 2025, regarding street lighting poles along Magadi Road that were leaning towards traffic posing a hazardous risk to passersby. We are pleased to inform you that your concern has been noted and addressed as evidenced in the attached photographs,” read the official response from KeNHA.
The communication was copied to KeNHA’s Regional Director for the Nairobi Region, confirming that field teams had been dispatched to assess and rectify the issue.
Sane, who is also a gospel musician and volunteer community leader from Kiserian, had earlier written to both Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and KeNHA, urging urgent intervention to prevent what he described as an “imminent catastrophe.”
In his initial statement, Sane warned that the leaning poles posed a grave risk to motorists, pedestrians, and students from Multimedia University who use the road daily.
“These compromised structures represent not merely an aesthetic concern, but a tangible, escalating threat to the lives and well-being of countless citizens,” Sane wrote in his October 24th communication.
His letter placed joint responsibility on both agencies KPLC, which manages the lighting infrastructure, and KeNHA, which oversees the highway’s safety and maintenance.
Following KeNHA’s swift response, several poles have reportedly been realigned and stabilised, alleviating concerns among residents and frequent commuters.
Speaking after receiving the update, Sane who also eyes for Kajiado North Constituency seat welcomed the action, saying it demonstrated effective collaboration between citizens and government institutions.
“I appreciate KeNHA’s quick response and professionalism. It shows that public participation and civic responsibility can indeed make our roads safer,” he said.
Motorists and local residents have also lauded the intervention, noting that the section of Magadi Road near the university had become increasingly dangerous in recent weeks, especially during heavy rains and strong winds.
With the hazard now mitigated,Sane’s attention turns to ensuring routine inspections and inter-agency coordination to prevent similar risks along major roads across the country.
