Dhogoye Bridge: The perpetual campaign pledge in Siaya politics

Students cross Dhogoye bridge in West Yimbo, Siaya County using a boat. Transport between Usenge and Got Agulu sub-locations has been paralyzed due to the swelling waters of Lake Victoria. [Isaiah Gwengi/Standard].

Since it was constructed in 1975, Dhogoye, a bridge linking Usenge and Got-Agulu sub-locations, has been a source of joy and pain to both the locals and visitors.

Situated two kilometers from Usenge town and a gateway to the neighboring Busia County through Budalan’gi constituency, the bridge is said to have outlived its life expectancy.

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