NITHI BRIDGE: Ruto Claims Ksh 7 Billion Allocated For Upgrade, Meru Governor Confirms
President William Ruto claims he has set aside Ksh7 billion for the renovation of the dangerous Nithi Bridge.
The bridge has claimed dozens of lives over the years owing to numerous vehicle accidents, Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma announced.
Mutuma made the discovery on Sunday, June 28, at a 60th anniversary thanksgiving celebration at Burieruri High School in Meru County, which was attended by President Ruto.
Addressing the crowd, the governor commended Ruto for prioritising the long-awaited project.
Mutuma claimed that he was the first Head of State to take tangible action to address the bridge’s repeated fatalities.
“You are the first President to show sympathy to those who use the Nithi Bridge. You came and said the deaths at Nithi Bridge should stop,” Mutuma said.
According to the governor, the president has already earmarked billions for the project, which is currently underway.
We have set aside Ksh7 billion for the construction of Nithi Bridge. The contractor is on site – President Ruto pic.twitter.com/e8CYBQANyD— Kenyans.co.ke (@Kenyans) June 28, 2026
“Your Excellency, you have put Ksh7 billion into the Nithi Bridge project, which is ongoing, and we thank you. This is something that no other president has done,” he added.
revelation comes amid controversy over the actual amount allocated to the project, with the president and other government officials announcing different amounts.
However, Ruto has shown commitment to the construction of the bridge, noting that the required amount was already in place to construct the bridge to modern standards.
“We have allocated Ksh7 billion to construct the Nithi Bridge to prevent accidents,” Ruto revealed.
“The contractor is already on site and we have done compensation for the acquired land.”
Like the Nithi bridge that has been launched and re launched several times now. What is the way forward now? #SettingTheStandard #TheBold pic.twitter.com/khXmSgBPzM— Arnold (@arnoldi254) June 28, 2026
The design of the proposed bridge by the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA), aimed at reducing accidents along the corridor, has already been released.
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The bridge is being built over the Nithi River and will span 880 meters across the gorge, supported by 23 pillars, with 40-meter sections between them.
At their tallest, the supporting pillars will rise approximately 100 meters.
According to KeNHA, the redesigned section will feature a 7-metre-wide carriageway, complemented by two-metre pedestrian walkways on both sides to guarantee safety for all road users.
Drawn from the archives, here is a detailed spectrum of the promises William Ruto has made over time concerning the building of the Nithi Bridge.
Today he’s promised the construction of same Nithi Bridge. https://t.co/O0ihjobPNg pic.twitter.com/TfyeRblyXc— M O I B E N S H I R E (@Kapyoseiin) June 28, 2026
Nithi Bridge, located along the Meru-Embu highway, has for years been linked with fatal road crashes due to its steepness, sharp bends and challenging terrain.
The black spot has claimed hundreds of lives over the years, prompting repeated calls from residents and leaders for a permanent solution.
The ongoing upgrade is expected to improve the road’s alignment and safety features to reduce accidents and enhance transport along the key route linking Meru and neighbouring counties.
NITHI BRIDGE: Ruto Claims Ksh 7 Billion Allocated For Upgrade, Meru Governor Confirms
