Newly Paved Kakata Adm. Build. Road
By Moses M. Tokpah.MARGIBI
Residents of Kakata City, Margibi County, have expressed overwhelming appreciation for the Boakai-led administration’s ongoing efforts to pave major community roads in the city.
The initiative, aimed at improving the long-neglected road infrastructure, is seen as a transformative development that will alleviate years of hardship caused by poor road conditions.
The government on April 21, 2025 embarked on the pavement of 8.7kilometer of roads, a project that is expected to end on April 21, 2027. Already, the road leading to the administration building has been completed with other pavement in progress.
Residents in Kakata told the Inquirer Newspaper on Thursday that for decades they have endured severe challenges due to the city’s bad roads.
According to them, during the dry season, dust clouds generated by passing vehicles have caused respiratory problems, while the rainy season turns roads into muddy, nearly impassable paths.
Emmanuel Kollie, a resident living along the Via Town Market to Mandingo Quarter Road—one of the roads currently being paved—shared his relief with this paper.
“We have been suffering from dust inhalation every dry season, often developing fresh colds because of it. When it rains, the road becomes muddy and deplorable, making it difficult for vehicles and pedestrians alike. The pavement will bring us much-needed relief and even economic benefits,” Kollie explained.
Local businesswoman Marie King recounted the difficulties she has faced commuting to the Kakata General Market. She described a recent incident where a motorbike she was riding on fell due to the muddy condition of the road connecting Kakata Police Station to Charles Henry Rennie (C.H. Rennie) Hospital.
“Though I was not hurt, my goods were damaged, and I incurred losses,” King said. “If that road had been paved, the accident could have been avoided.”
She also mentioned another accident on the Methodist Hill Road, which connects the Barcolleh Health Center to Bassa Community and the Nancy B. Doe Sports Stadium, underscoring the urgent need for road improvements.
Also speaking, James Massaquoi, a resident of Bassa Community praised the government’s initiative, highlighting the long-standing desire for paved roads in Kakata.
He noted that poor road conditions have led commercial motorcyclists to overcharge passengers, a practice he believes will diminish once the roads are improved.
“We have yearned for paved roads for so long, and seeing this project underway is commendable,” Massaquoi said, urging all residents to put aside politics and support this development. “The time for politics is over; now is the time for progress,” he reminded the Kakata residents.
The ongoing road pavement project in Kakata is widely welcomed as a critical step toward improving living conditions, boosting local commerce, and enhancing transportation safety.
Residents are optimistic that the government’s commitment to infrastructure development will significantly transform the city’s landscape and quality of life. As the government continues its efforts, Kakata’s residents remain hopeful that the completion of these roads will mark the end of decades of hardship and the beginning of a new era of growth and prosperity.