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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 5, 2025
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Ruto announces plans to elevate Meru to city status, allocates Ksh.7B for Nithi Bridge redesign
President Ruto said the government is committed to addressing the bridge’s safety concerns, noting that it has been a “death trap” for residents for nearly two decades......
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President William Ruto announced plans to elevate Meru town to city status and committed Ksh.7 billion for the redesign of the dangerous Nithi Bridge. Speaking at St. Mary’s AIPCA Church, Kathelwa, Meru County, Ruto emphasized the government's dedication to improving infrastructure and safety in the region.
- Meru town will become Kenya's sixth city, supported by Ksh.5 billion from the World Bank for a 10-kilometre road and bypass.
- Ksh.7 billion has been allocated to straighten the Nithi Bridge, known as a "death trap" for nearly two decades.
- An additional Ksh.2 billion is designated for road construction and rehabilitation in Meru, with Ksh.800 million for 17 modern markets.
- 2,000 affordable housing units have been completed, and a State Lodge is set for completion by December.
- Ksh.2 billion is allocated for rural electrification, targeting 26,000 households in Meru County.
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