Mukurwe-ini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia has renewed criticism of President William Ruto over the delayed reconstruction of the notorious Nithi Bridge, accusing the government of failing to deliver on repeated promises to redesign the accident-prone crossing.
Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Kaguchia expressed frustration that residents were yet to witness any progress on the project despite several commitments made by the Head of State.
According to the legislator, the latest communication from the government indicated that a contractor had already been identified and was expected to immediately begin work at the site.
“The last update we had on the Nithi Bridge was the President’s commitment, more than six months ago, that the contractor would report to the site that week. He said the contractor had been secured, but to date, we are still waiting for the contractor to arrive on site,” Kaguchia said.
The MP urged the government to move beyond promises and commence the long-awaited reconstruction project, noting that motorists and residents continue to use the bridge despite its history of fatal road accidents.
Kaguchia's remarks come just days after President Ruto visited Meru County, where the reconstruction of Nithi Bridge once again featured prominently during public engagements.
During the 60th anniversary celebrations of Burieruri High School on Sunday, June 28, 2026, Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma commended President Ruto for prioritizing the project, describing it as a critical intervention aimed at ending the frequent accidents at the black spot.
“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,” Governor Mutuma said during the event.
Nithi Bridge has for years been regarded as one of Kenya's most dangerous road sections, with numerous fatal accidents claiming scores of lives and prompting repeated calls for a comprehensive redesign to improve safety.
Despite renewed government assurances, construction has yet to begin, leaving residents and road users waiting for the implementation of a project widely viewed as essential to preventing further tragedies.
