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BY GELAS SITUMA<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Residents of Meru welcomed fresh assurances from William Ruto that the construction of the new Nithi Bridge will begin soon. The President said the government is committed to completing the project.Ruto told residents that contractors are already on site and preparations for the works have been completed. He added that funding for the project has already been secured and construction will start without further delays.The project will include the construction of a modern bridge and improvement of dangerous sections of the road. Authorities say this will improve safety and reduce accidents in the area.
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For years, Nithi Bridge has been known as one of Kenya’s major accident blackspots. Many lives have been lost due to the steep slope and sharp bends near the bridge.Some residents welcomed the announcement with optimism, while others remained skeptical because similar promises had been made before without progress on the ground.
Local leaders and traders urged the government to fast-track the project, saying the road is important for transport and business in the region.**Ruto Renews Promise to Construct New Nithi Bridge as Contractors Move to Site** *By Gelas Situma*Residents of Meru welcomed renewed assurances from President William Ruto that the construction of the new Nithi Bridge will begin soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The President confirmed that the government is committed to completing the project.Ruto informed residents that contractors are already on site and that preparations for the construction have been finalized. <\/sub><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The President confirmed that the government is committed to completing the project.Ruto informed residents that contractors are already on site and that preparations for the construction have been finalized. He also mentioned that funding for the project has been secured, ensuring that construction will start without further delays.The project will include the construction of a modern bridge and improvements to hazardous sections of the road. Authorities believe this will enhance safety and reduce accidents in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For years, Nithi Bridge has been recognized as one of Kenya’s major accident hotspots, with many lives lost due to the steep slope and sharp bends near the bridge.While some residents welcomed the announcement with optimism, others remained skeptical, as similar promises had been made in the past without tangible progress. Local leaders and traders urged the government to expedite the project, emphasizing that the road is vital for transport and business in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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