Allocation of KSh300 million to upgrade hospitals in Murang’a County

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. The KSh. 300 million was to be apportioned as follows: KSh. 100 million to fund the Bildad Kagia Hospital in Kandara and KSh. 200 million towards upgrading a hospital in the Kenol area.

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 was no mention of Murang’a County.
In April 2026, the President was spotted inspecting a Ksh. 200 million trauma centre construction along Thika – Kenol Road (Kenneth Matiba Hospital) and made remarks that alluded to the national government having offered support to Murang’a County in building the facility.
In July 2026, the Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru did an inspection of the facility and stated that the project had reached nearly the halfway stage and was on course for completion within the timelines.

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Last updated: August 30, 2026 3:32 am