Revealed: The law application link in Handeni bridge crisis
Contrary to what the law says, temporary and potentially dangerous bridges are used for extended periods in Handeni District without a plan for permanent, safe bridge construction. PHOTOS | NEVUMBA ABUBAKAR
Tanga. Despite clear laws outlining the government’s responsibilities for constructing and managing rural roads and bridges, residents of Kwasunga, Kwamsisi and Miono villages in Handeni District continue to face danger every rainy season, relying on unsafe temporary crossings.
A three-month investigation by The Citizen (October to December 2025) found that the Mligazi River Bridge challenge does not stem from lack of laws, policies, or construction expertise, but from weak implementation, delayed funding and shifting priorities, leaving residents to pay the price with their lives, children’s education and local economic activity.
