The National Land Commission has officially published the names of over 100 landowners whose properties will be affected by the proposed realignment of the Nithi River Bridge along the Makutano-Embu-Meru (A9) Road.

This project, part of President William Ruto's KSh 7 billion pledge to redesign the notorious bridge, aims to straighten sharp curves that have caused numerous fatalities since the bridge opened in 1983.Compensation hearings will begin on August 5, 2026, at the Muthambi DCC's office in Tharaka Nithi County.

Landowners in Tharaka Nithi County, specifically in Muthambi/Gatua and Muthambi/Igamurathi areas, must submit documents like ID cards, land ownership papers, and bank details by the hearing date.The project, awarded a KSh 7.5 billion contract to a Chinese firm in May 2026, seeks to elevate the bridge above the valley to bypass dangerous curves.The gazette notice dated July 9, 2026, invites affected parties to inquire about compensation and land acquisition.This initiative marks a key step in Ruto's infrastructure promises, targeting a stretch of road that has claimed hundreds of lives over decades.