COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF WAJIR

Department of Roads, Transport and Public Works

P.O Box 9 70200, Wajir County

REPORT ON THE ASSESSMENTS OF ROAD CONDITIONS IN WAJIR

SOUTH SUB-COUNTY

COMPILED BY:
ABDIRAHIM MOHAMED
SENIOR SUPERINTEDING ENGINEER
WAJIR SOUTH

DATE: 29TH NOVEMBER,2015

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INTRODUCTION
Wajir South Sub-county is the second largest sub-county in Kenya with Land
mass of 21,596 Sq Kilometer . Its situated South of Wajir Town
The sub-county has six wards namely:
Benane
Habaswein
Burder
Lagboghol South
Dadajabulla
Ibrahim Ure
Its estimated population is 130,070 according to the 2009 national census.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Wajir South has a geographical significance to wajir county since its the link
between wajir town and Garissa County and hence the rest of the country.
The area experience heavy daily traffic of approximately 700 veh/day.
Its a major supply route for vital goods such as sugar, processed milk, Cement
etc. Its also a major travel route for passengers to and from the other parts of
the country.
However, most of the roads in a sorry state due to continued marginalization
by the national government. During the rainy season roads in the sub-county
are closed for up to one week, sometimes even more.

(A section of the road in a poor condition)

This has negatively impacted on the economy of the county as a whole.

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Large trucks including The county government vehicles are seen stuck in the
mud.

(Wajir county Low loader even wasn't spared by the mud )

These challenges have made the county unattractive to investors who rely
mostly on good road network.
Objective of the report
Identify The Most Critical roads that require urgent attention

RESULT
LOCATION

ROAD CONDITION

RECOMMENDATION

Qanjara - Habaswein

The road just outside

qanjara town towards
habaswin is in bad
condition. approximately
3km section is flooded.
The section is currently
impassable.
Approximately 2km
section of the road is
flooded with a lot of big
depressions. Alot
The main road entering
the town from Laghboqol
is completely cut off.
Approximately 2km of
the existing gravel has
been washed out
The main Road in the
town completely covered
with water. The stagnant
water is producing bad
smell and also is a
breeding ground for
Mosquitoes
The Road is relatively in
good condition
The road is the most
affected during the rainy
season, this is due to the
black cotton soil. The
most affected part is
sarif - Hatle Road , but
in general the whole road
is in bad condition
The road is in poor
condition, the road was
completely closed for
more than two weeks
The Road is sub-divided
into Agtalehel- Abaq fin
Road and Abaq Halul Hara Road
Approximately 50 m
stream passes across the
road even at the slightest

3KM Gravel spot Filling

including provision of
side drains

Dilmanyale- Abakore

Mathax Libax

Abaqkore Town

ABAKORE-SARIF
SARIF - DADAJABULLA

DIIF- AGTALEHEL

DIIF - ALIO ISMAIL

2km Gravel spot Fillings

2 Km gravelling and
proper side darins and
meter drains

1.5KM

N/A
25KM

15KM

60M

GULED DEREAMBALASH

Hubsoy Town

Dilmanyale Town

Habaswein- Uthole Road

Laga Dima

Arablow

drop of rain
The road section is very
narrow due to heavy
bushes . A lot of sharp
corners that can cause
head-on collision.
The existing drift has
failed because of over
topping and seepage of
water under the drift.
A lot of sag and crests
curves along the vertical
profile of the road.
This has created
catchment areas
especially on the sag
areas of the road.
Stagnant water along the
carriageway and also the
side drains creates
breeding grounds for
mosquitoes.
The road has alot of
depression points that
form catchment areas
and ponds.
The existing drift has
structurally failed and
has now created a new
outlet channel for the
stream.
The section is completely
impassable during heavy
rains due to the high
velocity of the running
water.
The main road has
approximately 2km
section that is in poor
condition. Alot of
potholes and rutting can
be seen.

35KM
A new 60 m drift and
provision of side drains
for the existing gravel 2
km approach and exit to
the drift
1.k KM of Cut and Fill
and provision of side
drains .
Gravel Spot filling of
1km

Approximately 2k Gravel
Spot Filling
60km Drift , demolition
of the existing drift.
Embankment especially
at the approach and exit.
Gabions at the inlet and
outlet
2km Gravelling

CONCLUSION
The road conditions in wajir south sub-county are generally alarming
considering the vital role these roads play in contributing to the economy of
wajir county. Urgent and critical action need to be taken to salvage these
roads.