During a developmental tour in Meru, President William Ruto announced the construction of a Ksh3 billion bypass highway in Meru town to alleviate traffic congestion and prepare Meru to become Kenya's sixth city. Additionally, Ruto revealed that reconstruction of the dangerous Nithi Bridge, costing Ksh7 billion, will commence in February 2026 to enhance road safety.

• The Meru bypass will be the first outside Nairobi, making Meru the second urban center in Kenya to have such a project.
• President William Ruto made these announcements on Thursday, January 22 (bypass) and confirmed the bridge reconstruction for February 2026.
• The Nithi Bridge reconstruction, costing Ksh7 billion, aims for a straight design to replace the current curved structure, addressing a long-standing black spot.

Buuri MP Mugambi Rindikiri was involved in a road accident on Thursday morning along the Nanyuki–Meru highway while en route to President William Ruto’s NYOTA programme at Kinoru Stadium. The MP is reported safe and in stable condition, with no life-threatening injuries, and confirmed the incident on social media.

• The accident near Siraji, Timau, involved another vehicle carrying Catholic sisters; all occupants across both vehicles were unharmed.
• Rindikiri, a Jubilee MP representing Buuri Constituency, indicated on social media, "We are all safe and doing well."
• Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing, with both vehicles sustaining minor damage.

Buuri MP Mugambi Rindikiri was involved in a road accident on Thursday morning along the Nanyuki–Meru highway while en route to a NYOTA Fund event in Meru County with President William Ruto. He is reported to be in stable condition with no life-threatening injuries and proceeded with his schedule.

• The accident occurred near Siraji area in Timau and also involved another vehicle carrying Catholic nuns.
• All occupants of both vehicles escaped without serious injuries.
• The MP later confirmed the incident on social media, thanking Kenyans for their concern and prayers.

The High Court of Kenya has clarified that personal injury claims from road traffic accidents are excluded from the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court. This ruling, delivered on January 22, stems from challenges to the Small Claims Court Act, 2019.

• All pending road traffic accident injury cases in the Small Claims Court must be transferred to the Magistrates’ Court.
• The Small Claims Court was designed for simple, low-value disputes, typically commercial or monetary claims of Ksh 1 million or less.
• Rule 25, which allowed arrest and committal to civil jail in the Small Claims Court, was struck down as unconstitutional.