Education topped president William Ruto’s last day in his visit in Nakuru as he unveiled projects worth billions of shillings during the development tour.
With a strong emphasis on expanding access to quality education, health and infrastructure
At the centre of the President’s visit was the launch of the Sh 70 million Susan Kihika Primary and Junior School in Kiratina, whose construction begins immediately and is expected to be completed by January 20, 2026.
The project is part of ongoing efforts to address classroom shortages following the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
In addition, the President donated KSh 5 million to Oljorai Secondary School for the purchase of a school bus and KSh 3 million to Muriricua High School for the construction of a modern dormitory.
He also allocated KSh 20 million for new classrooms at Ndabibi Secondary School and announced plans to build hostels at Munanda TVET to accommodate growing student numbers.
President Ruto further pledged full funding for the construction of Eburu Comprehensive School, saying the project would provide local children with better access to education without the need to travel long distances.
Beyond education, the President commissioned a KSh 130 million modern CT scan unit at the Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital and confirmed the release of KSh 300 million for its completion and facelift. He also promised KSh 40 million for a new dispensary in Ndabibi.
Other projects launched include the 2,100-unit Lanet B Affordable Housing Project, expected to employ over 3,000 youth, and the Nakuru East Last Mile Connectivity Programme, part of a KSh 2.6 billion initiative to connect 22,000 households to electricity.
President Ruto also inspected the ongoing construction of Kiptangwanyi Modern Market (set for completion in February 2026) and Jogoo–Tangi Tano/Munanda–Kongasis Roads in Gilgil, part of a KSh 2.7 billion road upgrade across 230 kilometres in the county.
To boost livelihoods, he promised the construction of new modern markets in Kiratina and Gilgil, pledged support for internally displaced families—including KSh 18 million to settle 900 IDP families in Donga and Kisima farms—and announced plans for a new dam in Gilgil to supply households and support irrigation.
The President said the projects form part of his administration’s broader agenda to deliver tangible development across counties and improve access to essential services in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.