KISAUNI; JEWEL OR DUMP?
About twelve years ago, Kisauni was a thriving town. It was the place to live, invest and even relax. It attracted a lot of investors who opened up businesses ranging from selling of groceries to mini supermarkets. The environment was clean, you could actually open up your window and get a whiff of fresh air in the morning. Houses were constructed in an orderly manner leaving space for even vehicles to pass through and children to play without hindrance. It was a safe place, you could stay out late for business or pleasure and not be worried about getting home. The neighbors were friendly and everyone knew everyone living in their area. One would be proud to say they live in Kisauni.
A few years down the line here was a high demand of living space in the area which on one hand created a business opportunity (for landlords) and on the other led to up hazard construction of houses anywhere where space could be found. This left no roads for vehicles to pass and little if any room for children to play.
This wasn't the end, garbage started being dumped anywhere(even outside somebody's window) as long as it was disposed. Poorly constructed septic tanks leak their contents on the streets where children play resulting in a degrading environment. The whiff of fresh air that one used to get when opening their window disappeared, all that remains is stale air filled with the smell of garbage and sewage.
To add insult to injury, a rise in insecurity followed with small children ganging up to terrorize residents. It has become unsafe to even walk during daylight because their is no such thing as time when it comes to these gangs. Drug traffickers and peddlers have now found a new and ever rising market for their products in the area, children are even safe from them with some picking up the habit at a tender age. Residents are now fleeing the area daily, shifting in large numbers. what was once a thriving town is now dwindling mainly because of insecurity.
It is almost impossible to tell someone you live in Kisauni without spending shivers down their spine or them asking you to shift. The main question her is what happened to Kisauni? Is it the sheer carelessness of the residents? Is it lack of regulation by the county government? Or should we perhaps blame law enforcement?
