AYV News, August 2, 2024

For over two decades, residents of Leicester road community have been facing a grim reality – a lack of essential infrastructure and public services. This impoverished community, located on the outskirts of the city, has been deprived of basic necessities that many take for granted.

The community is plagued by the absence of a proper road network, a functioning health center, a police post, and a community center. These fundamental requirements for a thriving community are sorely lacking, leaving the residents to fend for themselves.

One of the most pressing issues is the lack of access to clean drinking water. Many of the community’s girls and women are forced to travel long distances to fetch water, often putting their safety at risk. This has led to a concerning rise in the rate of teenage pregnancies, further exacerbating the challenges faced by the community.

Adding to their woes, the community has also been affected by the increasing prices of transportation. The rise in the cost of model bikes, a common mode of transport in the area, has put a significant financial strain on the residents, who are already struggling to make ends meet.

Residents are calling on the government to fulfill their long-standing promises and bring the much-needed development to their doorstep.

As the community awaits action from the government, the residents remain hopeful that their cries for help will be heard, and that the neglect they have endured for two decades will finally come to an end.