On 19th May 2023, the President of Kenya pledged ksh 300 million to fast-track the construction and upgrading of two hospitals in Murang’a County.
On 3rd December 2023, Muranga county government launched new general wards at the Maragua and Kandara level 4 hospitals. There is however no official document showing a connection between the two. While appearing before the National Assembly’s Health Committee, PS Kimtai asked MPs to factor in a budget of around 1 billion to implement President Ruto’s directives on health projects. However, out of the amount, 700 million had been earmarked to fund three projects in Uasin Gishu county while the rest of the amount was to fund health projects in eight counties in the arid and semi-arid areas. There is was no mention of Murang’a County.
