Construction of the road appears to have taken longer than had been expected.

Road projects need to be undertaken in the shortest time possible if the council had officers who plan ahead adequately. In this way, skilful employees would be employed on such projects and within a short period the work is accomplished.

I am concerned with the problem of political-cum-civic leaders making decisions that plunge their areas into financial losses. The trouble arises by failure of the leaders to read, internalise and interpret the Local Government Act. If only they understood it well, they would be able to avoid power struggles.

Decentralisation is not meant to oppress and intimidate others but to accelerate development at all levels. It is sad when a city of this size cannot be managed properly.

Why have public toilets been grabbed and parking lots changed to kiosks? I am amazed when I see curio dealers struggling to make a living from low sales because of cut-throat competition. I believe the "city fathers" should have a vision for the future and think of ways of curbing unplanned development.

My view is that it's time the Local Government Act was reviewed to allow successful local authorities to be viable and be granted autonomy in order to attract donor support .

Joshua Awori,

Nairobi.