In a statement shared on social media, Ruku argued that former presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta had the financial capacity to undertake significant road projects in parts of Mt Kenya West.
He specifically cited the Thika Superhighway, the dual carriageway from Kenol to Marwa and the Mau Mau roads as examples of major infrastructure investments.
However, Ruku claimed that similar attention was not given to Nithi Bridge in Mt Kenya East during the administrations of the two former presidents.
According to him, the project only received the necessary financial backing under President William Ruto.
“The only person who found money to fund Nithi Bridge is William Ruto,” Ruku stated, while presenting his argument about the region's infrastructure priorities.
His remarks have also taken on a political dimension ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruku said residents of Mt Kenya East were no longer willing to remain passive over what he considers unequal treatment in development matters.
He declared that the region would seek to end what he termed “hypocrisy” in August 2027, stressing that the people had become more politically conscious and were prepared to make their choices.
The statement is likely to attract attention because infrastructure development remains an important issue for voters, particularly in areas where roads and bridges directly affect transport, trade, agriculture and access to essential services.
Ruku’s comments therefore place the Nithi Bridge and other road projects at the centre of a wider conversation about development priorities and political representation in Mt Kenya.
His claims are statements of political opinion and should be understood in that context rather than as an independent verification of government spending or project histories.
As the 2027 political conversation continues to take shape, infrastructure and equitable development could remain significant issues for voters across the region.
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