Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru has inspected the ongoing construction of the new medical complex at JM Kariuki Memorial County Referral Hospital in Nyandarua County, saying the project is 72 per cent complete and remains on course for completion by October.
The Ministry of Defence is serving as the Project Manager for the construction of the proposed medical complex, which commenced in January this year.
Mariru said civil works were approximately 80 per cent complete, while finishing works, including tiling, electrical installations and ceiling works, were ongoing.
“Construction of the new medical complex commenced in January this year and is scheduled for completion by 31st October 2026,” Mariru said.
He said the progress was encouraging and that efforts were being made to ensure the facility is delivered on schedule and according to the required standards.
“The progress is encouraging, and we remain focused on ensuring the facility is completed on schedule and to the required standards,” he said.
Once completed, Mariru said the medical complex would strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services for residents of Nyandarua County and neighbouring areas.
The project comes after President William Ruto pledged in April 2025 to oversee the completion of the hospital upgrade, which had stalled at 48 per cent due to funding challenges.
Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie had previously appealed to the national government to support completion of the Level Six facility, which he said would transform healthcare delivery in the county.
The governor said the project was expected to cost approximately Sh1.5 billion to complete, with about Sh1 billion already spent before the county ran out of funds. He said structural works were nearly complete but an additional Sh500 million was required.
During his visit, Mariru was accompanied by Nyandarua County Executive Committee Member for Health Dr Juliana Tsinanga, Chief of Special Projects at Defence Headquarters Brigadier Titus Sokobe and Nyandarua Central Deputy County Commissioner Keneth Kiprop, among other officials.
Mariru also inspected construction works at the Ol Kalou Stadium, another major project being managed by the Ministry of Defence.
The proposed stadium has a seating capacity of 10,000 and is intended to expand access to modern sporting facilities while providing opportunities for talent development in the region.
Construction began in May this year, with the project currently at approximately 13 per cent completion.
Mariru said foundation works had been completed, while concrete pouring was underway. Column formwork and reinforcement works for the terraces were also progressing concurrently.
“We are closely monitoring the implementation of the project to ensure that works remain on schedule and are executed to the required standards,” he said.
The PS said the government would continue supporting the timely delivery of the stadium, whose completion is targeted for November 2026 in line with the approved implementation period and presidential directive.
“We shall continue to support the timely delivery of the facility, with completion targeted for November this year,” Mariru said.
The two projects are among infrastructure developments being undertaken in Nyandarua County, with the hospital expected to strengthen healthcare services and the stadium to provide a modern facility for sports and talent development.
