Nandi commissions new County HQ to improve public service delivery

The County Government of Nandi has commissioned a new headquarters in Kapsabet, a move aimed at enhancing the efficiency of county operations and improving public service delivery. President William Ruto, during a visit to Emgwen Constituency, unveiled the project and announced several other development initiatives. These include the construction of 12 kilometres of roads within Kapsabet town and plans to expand the Eldoret-Kapsabet-Chavakali road into a four-lane highway, which the government hopes will transform Kapsabet into a vibrant economic hub.

The President also inaugurated the Mother and Child Health Complex at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital, which is expected to bolster maternal and child healthcare services. Additionally, he laid the foundation stone for a new 500 million shilling hospital complex, scheduled to be completed by March 2027, which will increase the hospital’s total capacity to 670 beds.

The visit also saw the inauguration of the 10,000-seater ultra-modern Kapsabet Stadium, currently 50 per cent complete, which will house 10,000 spectators and open in December 2026. Plans also include the expansion of electricity connectivity in the area, with a Ksh 351 million Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project targeting 3,851 households in Emgwen Constituency.

The range of projects highlighted during the tour was diverse, touching on public administration, household electricity connections, healthcare, sports, and roads. The commissioning of the new headquarters was one of the key institutional developments showcased during the visit.