Residents of Kasundu Village in Uai Sub-location, Mutomo/Kibwea Ward, have every reason to celebrate after Kitui South incoming MP Hon. Gladys Mami Kivoto spearheaded the official opening and widening of the 10-kilometre Corona Road on Friday June 5, 2026.

The road, which links Kiange, Kasundu and Kibwea Prison, has for years remained virtually impassable due to deep gullies that cut across the route, making movement of people, and vehicles extremely difficult. During rainy seasons, residents were often left stranded, with access to essential services severely affected.

For long, the poor condition of the road has subjected residents to untold suffering, forcing them to endure hardships while accessing essential services. During funeral ceremonies, families were often forced to carry coffins on their shoulders for several kilometres because hearses and other vehicles could not reach many parts of the area. The situation became a painful reality that many residents had accepted as part of life in the area.

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The latest intervention came after Hon. Gladys Mami Kivoto responded to the cries of Kasundu residents and the family of Joseph Nzainga, who were facing the prospect of carrying the coffin of their daughter following her tragic death in a road accident in Mombasa.The heartbreaking situation highlighted the urgent need to restore the road and ease transportation challenges bringing relief to hundreds of households in Kasundu and neighbouring villages.

Speaking during the road opening exercise, residents hailed the initiative as a life-changing intervention, saying it would not only ease transportation but also restore dignity to families during funeral processions. “This road has been a major challenge for many years. We have suffered whenever we needed transport services, especially during emergencies and funerals. Today marks a new beginning for our community,” said one resident.

Hon. Kivoto has continued to built a reputation for standing with the people of Kitui South during both difficult and joyous moments and especially through community-based initiatives and humanitarian support. Her close engagement with the people across the constituency has earned her growing support across all 6 wards of the constituency.

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Area residents noted that the opening and widening of the road marks a significant milestone in addressing years of neglect and underdevelopment. They described the project as a practical solution to a long-standing challenge that had affected the area.

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