Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will be deployed to Nakuru County to fast-track the completion of stalled infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday, July 16th.
According to the Ministry, KDF will supervise the completion
of Afraha Stadium, Olenguruone Stadium, and the long-delayed Trauma Centre at
the Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital. The initiative will be implemented
in partnership with the Nakuru County Government.
The decision follows a high-level meeting held on July 15th
between Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika,
and other county officials.
The Ministry did not specify when the deployment will begin.
Governor Kihika said the projects would significantly boost
the county's infrastructure and enhance service delivery.
The announcement comes shortly after the Defence Ministry
confirmed plans to send more KDF personnel to Kakamega, Nandi and Uasin Gishu Counties
to spearhead additional infrastructure projects.
In Kakamega, KDF will oversee the completion of the Level 6
Hospital within six months.
In Nandi, they will supervise the construction of the
Kipchoge Sports Stadium at Kapsabet Show Ground.
Meanwhile, in Uasin Gishu, KDF will lead works on the
15,000-seater Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup
of Nations (AFCON).
Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru recently toured
all sites, affirming the projects are part of President William Ruto’s
infrastructure upgrade directive.
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