They have become every motorist's worst nightmare, and the situation is getting worse by the day.

If any of them had their way, they would avoid entering the Central Business District (CBD).

This is all thanks to the increasing number of potholes on some of the CBD's main roads.

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These include Moi Road and Government Road. These roads play an important role as they are mainly used by those who want to access the CBD.

A pedestrian walking past a pothole in Nakuru.

Photo credit: Bret Sanya/Mtaa Wangu

John Kariuki, a boda boda rider, says that the potholes have become an eyesore that paints a very bad picture of the city.

"Whenever we drive along the roads in the city, we have to be very careful simply because the potholes are huge and deep and as a driver, I always have to be careful and navigate my way as I drive along," said Mr Kariuki.

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As a result, he ends up spending a lot of money at the garage to fix his motorcycle.

Jenifer Achieng, a taxi driver in the city, echoes Mr Kariuki's sentiments and says the potholes are indeed a menace.

A boda boda rider passing by a pothole in Nakuru.

Photo credit: Bret Sanya/Mtaa Wangu

"I usually work the night shift and at that time it is sometimes difficult to see the potholes and you get into them unknowingly. If you sometimes have customers, they would see you as a bad driver, I would like to urge the government to come in and act quickly because these potholes give the city a bad look," said Ms Achieng.

During the day, she says, many drivers have to drive carefully to avoid hitting the potholes.

On observation, one could see that some residents have taken the initiative to try and fill these glaring holes with sand and pebbles, but this is not a permanent solution.

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Nakuru CBD: Motorists decry increase in potholes on major roads

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