President Ruto Commissions KSh19 Billion Infrastructure Expansion in Laikipia

President William Ruto has detailed a multi-billion shilling development roadmap for Laikipia County, targeting long-standing infrastructure gaps in the northern frontier.

The executive plan includes a KSh4 billion allocation for the construction of the 60km Nanyuki-Doldol road, a project intended to replace the existing earth track with a durable bitumen surface.

Contractors are expected to begin on-site activities immediately, forming a critical part of a broader 217km road network expansion across the county.

The President indicated that these infrastructure investments are part of an inclusive development programme designed to ensure no community remains isolated from the national economy.

Beyond transport, the government has committed KSh15 billion toward the Affordable Housing Programme within the region.

This funding will facilitate the construction of residential units and 13 modern markets, which aim to provide organized spaces for local traders and small-scale businesses.

In Laikipia North, the administration is also addressing educational deficits by allocating KSh60 million for the construction of five new schools to improve classroom access.

President Ruto further presided over the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Doldol Huduma Centre.

The new facility is designed to house an ICT hub and provide 168 different government services, effectively ending the requirement for residents to travel to Nanyuki for basic documentation.

The President noted that the centre should be operational within three months to serve the local population.

During the visit, President Ruto also handed over a new bus to Kurum Day Secondary School to support student transport and extra-curricular activities.

These projects reflect a strategy to decentralize state functions and stimulate rural economies through direct capital injection into public works.

Local leaders present at the ceremony welcomed the move, noting that the Nanyuki-Doldol road has been a priority request for residents for several decades.

The integration of ICT hubs into the Huduma Centre model is also expected to provide digital opportunities for the youth in Laikipia North.

By combining transport, housing, and digital infrastructure, the government aims to create a self-sustaining economic ecosystem in previously underserved areas.

Construction of the housing units and markets is expected to create local employment opportunities for artisans and manual labourers in the coming months.