President William Ruto has outlined a bold and expansive development blueprint for Kiambu County, detailing major infrastructure and economic projects worth billions of shillings.
The announcement was made during a high-level meeting with Kiambu leaders at State House, Nairobi, as the President marked the third year of his administration.
Flanked by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, and MPs Alice Ng’ang’a (Thika Town) and John Njuguna Wanjiku (Kiambaa), Ruto shared what he described as "tangible and transformational progress" made possible through bold, deliberate, and resolute decisions.
Among the headline projects is the construction of 30 modern markets across Kiambu County, budgeted at Sh4.5 billion.
Ruto said this is part of the largest market development initiative in Kenya’s history.
“In addition, we are building 15,000 affordable housing units in the county at a total cost of Sh30 billion,” the President revealed.
He noted that the housing programme is already creating thousands of jobs for local artisans, youth, and suppliers.
Ruto also announced sweeping infrastructure developments in the county, including a new 10,000-seater stadium in Thika town, completion of the 240-kilometre Mau Mau roads within the Kiambu section, dualing of the Muthaiga–Ndumberi road at a cost of Sh22 billion and expansion of the Northern Bypass, with Sh20 billion already allocated.
Ruto further highlighted healthcare reforms as central to his administration’s agenda. He said that under the new Social Health Authority (SHA), Kenyans will access healthcare as a right—not a privilege.
“The old NHIF system failed because of loopholes and inefficiencies,” he said.
“We are digitising the health system to ensure transparency, accountability, and universal access. Every Kenyan, regardless of income, must be able to walk into a health facility and get the care they need.”
Defending the hard choices made by his administration amid economic headwinds, Ruto said he remains committed to long-term transformation.
“We understand that these decisions may be tough, but they are necessary. We remain unbowed because Kenya must be transformed,” he asserted.
“We made a solemn commitment to change this country—and today, we are proud to report that this promise is no longer a dream; it is unfolding before our eyes.”
