The Sh7 billion Nithi Bridge project in Tharaka Nithi County has moved closer to construction after the National Land Commission (NLC) began the final inquiry into land acquisition for the proposed new alignment. NLC Commissioner Vincent Kigen said valuation of properties affected by the project had been completed, with the Commission now undertaking the final computation of compensation before payments are made to landowners. Kigen said the computation process would take about three weeks, after which compensation would be processed based on valuations conducted on the ground.