CS Tuya explains why some national projects have stalled in counties
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has warned that a lack of cooperation between national and county governments can frustrate development projects, saying disagreements between the two levels of government can leave communities waiting for facilities meant to serve them. Tuya said some national government projects had stalled in counties where governors were unwilling to cooperate […]
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has cautioned that failing to collaborate between national and county governments can hinder development projects, stating that disputes between the two tiers of government can leave communities awaiting facilities intended for them. She highlighted that some national government initiatives have been delayed in counties where governors are uncooperative with the national government, contrasting this with Samburu County, where Governor Lati Lelelit allowed construction of the new Maralal Stadium.
Tuya made this statement in Maralal on Saturday, September 19, 2026, during the stadium project launch. "We must recognize the people of Samburu, as there are counties that welcome national government developments, but due to a lack of cooperation from governors, we cannot complete these projects," she explained. Tuya emphasized that without the partnership of county governments, the national government cannot fulfill its responsibilities.
"Without the partnership of the county government, the national government cannot do anything," she stressed. She honored Lelelit for granting land for the stadium and affirmed the national government's commitment to delivering the project as planned. "I pledge, honorable governor, that we will deliver the stadium in real time, with real precision," Tuya vowed.
The proposed Maralal Stadium, with a 10,000-seat capacity, an athletics track, a football pitch, and other amenities, is part of a national initiative to build and renovate sports facilities nationwide, with the Kenya Defence Forces overseeing supervision and quality control. However, Tuya's remarks also highlighted the challenges that lie ahead.
The stadium must transition from its proposed specifications to actual construction, and the success of the project will depend on the quality and speed of work, ultimately determining whether the promised facility becomes a reality for residents. For Samburu residents, the immediate concern is not the ceremony but the delivery of the promised facility; whether the national and county governments can maintain the cooperation praised by Tuya and transform the stadium plans into a usable facility for the public.
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