3 Massive Projects Spearheaded by President William Ruto to Transform Murang’a Economy
President William Ruto recently unveiled a sweeping development agenda for Murang’a County, signaling a robust commitment to infrastructure, energy and social welfare.
During an official tour of the region, the Head of State emphasized that his administration is doubling down on multi-billion-shilling investments to ensure that key projects are completed, fostering long-term economic growth for the Mt. Kenya region.
3. Accelerating Infrastructure and Connectivity
The centerpiece of the President’s development push is the revitalization of the Sh30 billion Mau Mau Road. This ambitious 540-kilometre project, which connects Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyandarua, and Nyeri, has faced intermittent stalls since 2022 due to funding challenges.
President Ruto vowed to push the project to full completion, noting its critical role in enhancing connectivity and stimulating trade across these agricultural heartlands.
Complementing this, the administration is heavily investing in rural connectivity. A further Sh896 million has been directed toward the Kiriko-Kagumo-ini-Gitugi-Chui-Karugia road, further opening up the county’s interior for easier movement of farm produce and goods.
2. Powering Growth and Market Expansion
Energy access remains a vital pillar of the government’s bottom-up economic model. In 2026, the government has allocated Sh1.1 billion to connect at least 1,104 new households to the national grid.
Parallel to energy projects is the development of market infrastructure. Recognizing that trading hubs are essential for local commerce, the government is constructing 23 modern markets across Murang’a at a cost of Sh2.5 billion.
Key facilities, such as those in Kagumo-ini and Gikoe, are designed to provide traders with cleaner, more efficient spaces to conduct business. Leaders are also actively evaluating proposals for additional facilities, including a potential new market at the Iruri shopping centre.
1. Social Upliftment: Health, Sports, and Agriculture
The government’s strategy extends beyond physical infrastructure into the social fabric of the community. In the healthcare sector, Sh200 million has been earmarked for the upgrade of Kenneth Matiba Hospital.
The Kenya Defence Forces are currently overseeing the expansion, which will significantly increase bed capacity and modernize emergency services to ensure better outcomes for residents.
Furthermore, the President commended Murang’a residents for their high uptake of the Social Health Authority (SHA), with over 274,000 enrollments recorded. This high adoption rate, which ranks the county sixth nationally, is a testament to the community’s desire for sustainable and affordable healthcare solutions.
Sports and agriculture are also receiving targeted attention. Sh900 million has been allocated to Mumbi Stadium to nurture local talent and provide a professional-grade facility for the youth.
Meanwhile, in the coffee sector, reforms aimed at eliminating cartels have seen earnings rise to approximately Sh150 per kilogram. By reducing the cost of farm inputs like fertilizer and focusing on value-addition, the administration aims to secure a more profitable future for the region’s farmers.
