KeRRA Responds After John Methu Challenges William Ruto Over Delayed Nyandarua Roads Projects

Tension between John Methu and William Ruto appears to have triggered fresh scrutiny over stalled infrastructure projects in Nyandarua, following new tender notices issued by Kenya Rural Roads Authority.

KeRRA has now advertised tenders for the upgrading of key roads in the county, including the Murungaru–Tulasha–Gilgil corridor, a project that has long featured in political promises but seen little visible progress on the ground.

The authority is also seeking contractors for the Gwa Ishangai–Kitogo–Kamba–Mutarakwa–Mutamaiyu Primary and Secondary School Road, both falling under Lot 9 of a wider programme targeting 62 roads across the country.

Senator Methu claimed credit for the development, linking the tender notice to his recent direct criticism of President Ruto over delays in delivering key road projects promised during the 2022 campaigns.

According to the senator, raising the matter publicly forced action, noting that the road he mentioned to the president was advertised just days later, reinforcing his argument on the need for bold leadership.

A review of the tender documents confirms that interested bidders can access application details free of charge from April 16, signalling what could be the beginning of long-awaited progress for residents.

However, the timing of the notice has raised eyebrows, as it was dated April 8, coinciding with a politically charged funeral in Ol Kalou where leaders openly clashed over development failures.

During the burial of former Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, Methu sharply criticised the government, accusing it of neglecting Nyandarua despite repeated pledges to upgrade critical infrastructure.

His remarks, delivered in the presence of the president, questioned whether development commitments had been sidelined in favour of political considerations, drawing attention from both allies and critics.

While KeRRA routinely issues such tenders, the sequence of events has fueled debate on whether political pressure is necessary to unlock development, or if the timing is merely coincidental.

For residents of Nyandarua, however, the priority remains clear, that the projects move beyond paperwork into actual construction, delivering the roads that have been promised for years.