{"id":14293,"date":"2026-08-29T10:14:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T07:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=14293"},"modified":"2026-08-29T10:14:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T07:14:06","slug":"misanga-residents-in-bukembe-east-demand-transparency-in-poles-distribution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=14293","title":{"rendered":"Misanga Residents In Bukembe East Demand Transparency in Poles Distribution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Misanga residents are raising serious concerns over the lack of transparency in the distribution and installation of electricity poles in the area.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Residents are demanding equal and fair distribution of the poles across the affected areas, warning that the contractor must be held accountable if the exercise is not carried out transparently.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">According to the residents, the contractor appears to be attempting to reduce the number of poles being installed, despite reports that 200 poles are supposed to be delivered and installed on site.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14290\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_1438398731671833-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_1438398731671833-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_1438398731671833-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_1438398731671833-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_1438398731671833-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_1438398731671833-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_1438398731671833.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Residents now want the contractor to clearly account for every pole allocated to the project.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">They are warning that if the contractor cannot provide a satisfactory explanation or ensure equitable distribution, they may have no option but to stop the contractor from proceeding with the work.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14291\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_4525737027639366-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_4525737027639366-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_4525737027639366-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_4525737027639366-747x420.jpeg 747w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_4525737027639366-696x392.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/received_4525737027639366.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">This is a matter that requires urgent intervention. The office of Kanduyi MP John Makali should step in, establish the facts, and ensure that the project is implemented transparently and that residents receive what was allocated to them.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Public projects must benefit the people they are intended to serve. There should be no room for corruption, manipulation or unequal distribution of public resources.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Misanga residents are raising serious concerns over the lack of transparency in the distribution and installation of electricity poles in the area. Residents are demanding equal and fair distribution of the poles across the affected areas, warning that the contractor must be held accountable if the exercise is not carried out transparently. 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