Nithi Bridge rebuild set to boost local economy, improve road safety
The project, set to be implemented by the Kenya National Highways Authority, targets a section of the road long identified as a high-risk accident blackspot. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is set to rebuild and realign the dangerous Nithi Bridge along the Makutano-Embu-Meru highway (A9) in Tharaka-Nithi County, a move expected to significantly boost the local economy and improve road safety.
- The project targets a section of the road long identified as a high-risk accident blackspot.
- Key organizations involved include KeNHA and local administrators, with local traders and youth expressing optimism for job creation.
- The A9 highway serves as a critical economic link, and the reconstruction is anticipated to improve traffic flow, renew investor confidence, and solidify economic ties between regional markets.
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Nithi Bridge Rebuild Set to Boost Local Economy, Improve Road Safety - February 2026
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is set to rebuild and realign the dangerous Nithi Bridge along the Makutano-Embu-Meru highway (A9) in Tharaka-Nithi County, a move expected to significantly boost the local economy and improve road safety. Meanwhile, the Scrap Metal Council has issued a stern warning to dealers as vandalism targeting critical public and private infrastructure escalates across Kenya, implementing stricter measures against illicit activities within the scrap metal industry. Separately, Kenya's public debt interest payments are projected to reach Sh1.2 trillion by the fiscal year 2026/27, threatening to significantly reduce funds available for development spending.
