The new Nandi county governor’s office complex is among the key projects lined up for commissioning by President William Ruto during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations in October.
Ruto is expected to spend several days in the North Rift region commissioning projects in Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet and Nandi counties.
The three counties will jointly host the October 20 celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium, which is also under construction.
The governor’s office complex had stalled for almost a decade before Governor Stephen Sang allocated funds to complete it.
“The complex is now nearing completion at roughly 90 per cent progress. It is entering its final phase of furnishing and equipping before official commissioning,” Sang told the Star.
The project has cost more than Sh800 million to complete. Sang will, however, use the new office for less than a year as he approaches the end of his term, making its completion one of the projects he hopes will define his legacy.
With less than a year remaining in office, Sang said he has ample time to complete initiatives launched during his tenure and leave a lasting impact on Nandi’s economic and social landscape.
The governor highlighted interventions in healthcare, agriculture, water, trade, industry and infrastructure as areas where his administration has focused its efforts.
“We have completed hundreds of projects spanning ECDE, health facilities, agricultural projects, water and roads. Many are already operational, while others are ready for official opening,” he said.
Sang said more than Sh10 billion had been invested across the county’s 30 wards. Among the flagship projects is Kabiyet Dairies, funded jointly by the county and the World Bank at a cost of Sh1.2 billion.
The facility is expected to boost farmers’ earnings through value addition. In healthcare, the Mother and Baby Hospital at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital is 90 per cent complete at a cost of more than Sh500 million.
The Kipchoge Sports Complex is also nearing completion at 95 per cent, having cost Sh150 million.
Residents have also pointed to the Mosoriot Textile Firm, which trains and employs young people, as well as an avocado processing factory expected to diversify agricultural income streams beyond maize.
Healthcare infrastructure has also received a major boost, with Kapsabet County Referral Hospital expanding to include a 16-bed intensive care unit.
The facility is the only such unit outside Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in the region, reducing the need for residents to travel to Eldoret for specialised care.
Sang praised President Ruto for supporting development projects in Nandi, including a new hospital wing being constructed by the Kenya Defence Forces and a Sh400 million market in Kapsabet town.
Road upgrades in the county headquarters are also underway as the county seeks to match its infrastructure with other developments.
To expedite completion, Sang has directed contractors to increase working hours while emphasising collaboration with residents to meet county targets.
“We will work with the people of Nandi to ensure we meet all our targets as we look to the future for new opportunities to serve the people of Nandi,” he said.
