The Kenyan government has invoked early entry powers to seize land for the Nithi Bridge project in Tharaka Nithi County, allowing construction to proceed before full compensation is paid to 28 affected residents.

• The National Land Commission (NLC) used Section 120 (2) of the Land Act to take possession of land 15 days after publishing a notice of intention.
• This action contradicts recent assurances from President William Ruto that compensation for the project had been concluded.
• Landowners expressed confusion and concern, having expected updates on compensation rather than notices of early entry, despite assurances of available funds from officials like Tharaka Nithi County Commissioner David Gitonga.