[James Omoro, Standard]Thousands of traders suffered a setback on Wednesday after Riat bridge, a 41-year-old link between the counties of Homa Bay and Migori, collapsed. The bridge was constructed on River Kuja in 1980 by the British military and has huge economic significance as it connects Oria market in Uriri Constituency, Migori County, to Homa Bay. Confirming the mishap, the sugar firm said the trailer was headed to Homa Bay to deliver sugarcane. Joram Okola, the Secretary of the Luo Council of Elders in Homa Bay County, warned of losses in livelihoods if the cut off persists. “Oria market is synonymous with livestock trade because it is where livestock farmers and traders from a number of constituencies in Migori and Homa Bay buy or sell their livestock,” Okola said.

Source: Standard Digital May 12, 2021 09:51 UTC