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.
As of May 2026, it is still not clear whether Murang’a County has received the ksh. 300 million but the President was spotted inspecting a Ksh. 200 milion trauma centre construction along Thika – Kennol Road on 25th April 2026 and made remarks that alluded to the national government having offered support to Murang’a County in building the facility.
