President William Ruto announced plans to reconstruct the deadly Nithi Bridge before the 2027 general elections during a Monday meeting with Tharaka-Nithi County leaders at State House. The head of state acknowledged that the bridge's dangerous design had caused multiple fatalities along the Embu-Meru road. Ruto confirmed procurement processes begin on Tuesday for the Sh7 billion infrastructure project. The president emphasized that the financial commitment remains necessary despite the substantial cost to protect motorists and passengers. He referenced previous warnings from local leaders about potential political consequences if repairs remained incomplete.
State House spokesperson Hussein Mohammed highlighted Chinese financing secured during April discussions between President Ruto and President Xi Jinping. The partnership agreement covers multiple connectivity projects beyond the Nithi Bridge reconstruction. China is committed to supporting Kenya's strategic infrastructure development initiatives through this bilateral arrangement. The deal encompasses railway extensions and highway expansions across various regions. These investments form part of broader economic cooperation between the two nations.
State House spokesperson Hussein Mohammed highlighted Chinese financing secured during April discussions between President Ruto and President Xi Jinping. The partnership agreement covers multiple connectivity projects beyond the Nithi Bridge reconstruction. China is committed to supporting Kenya's strategic infrastructure development initiatives through this bilateral arrangement. The deal encompasses railway extensions and highway expansions across various regions. These investments form part of broader economic cooperation between the two nations.
