NYANDARUA, KENYA, April 14, 2026 — The Kenya Rural Roads Authority has announced tenders for the upgrading of key roads in Nyandarua County, days after Senator John Methu publicly criticised delays in infrastructure projects.
In a statement issued Monday, April 13, Methu claims that his direct appeal to President William Ruto may have prompted action on some of the stalled projects.
“You must defeat fear to be a good leader. I mentioned the Murungaru–Gilgil road to the President on Wednesday. It was advertised on Friday,” Methu says.
A spot-check by Duke Media Kenya confirms that KeRRA is inviting bids for the upgrading to bitumen standards of the Murungaru–Tulasha–Gilgil Road and the Gwa Ishangai–Kitogo–Kamba–Mutarakwa–Mutamaiyu Primary and Secondary School Road. The projects fall under Lot 9 of KeRRA’s nationwide road upgrade programme, which covers 62 roads.
According to the notice, interested contractors can download tender documents free of charge from the KeRRA website starting April 16, 2026.
KeRRA also issues an addendum updating details of the projects, indicating possible progress for roads that residents have long complained about due to poor conditions and delays in upgrades.
The timing of the tender notice has drawn attention, as it is dated April 8 — the same day a public exchange occurs between the president and opposition-allied leaders during a funeral in Ol Kalou.
During the memorial service of the late Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, held in Nyandarua County, Methu openly criticises the government over delayed development projects, particularly road upgrades.
He questions why several promised projects have not been implemented despite earlier commitments.
“Mr President, we were with you in 2022 when you said you would tarmac the Murungaru–Tulasha–Gilgil Road. How is that playing politics?” Methu says during the event.
The Murungaru–Tulasha–Gilgil Road is considered a key transport corridor linking parts of Nyandarua to neighbouring counties, making its upgrade significant for movement and local economic activity.