Kuresoi North – Governor Susan Kihika has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to transforming Nakuru County through strategic investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and economic empowerment.
Speaking at a development review meeting with opinion leaders from Kuresoi North Sub-county at St. Joseph Minor Seminary Hall, Governor Kihika was joined by area MP Alfred Mutai and a delegation of Nakuru leaders, including MPs David Gikaria, Paul Chebor, Lisa Chelule, Joseph Tonui, and Samuel Gachobe.
The meeting, which showcased a strong spirit of political unity, assessed progress on ongoing projects and outlined new initiatives aimed at boosting the social and economic well-being of residents.
Education Milestones: Bursaries, ECDE, and Vocational Training
Governor Kihika revealed that Ksh 29 million in bursaries has been disbursed to 6,397 learners in Kuresoi North, part of the Ksh 440 million allocated across the county last financial year.
The Lishe na Mama uji program, which provides free porridge to ECDE learners, has seen enrollment rise from 59,000 to 65,000 countywide, with 10,000 learners in Kuresoi North alone benefiting. The county has also built new ECDE classrooms and hired additional teachers, with plans to address the learner-teacher ratio further.
The Governor urged parents to enrol their children in Vocational Training Centres, noting that the County offers Ksh 30,000 capitation per student.
Healthcare: New Hospital and Operational Facilities
Significant strides are being made in the health sector. Construction of the Kuresoi North Sub-County Hospital in Kiptororo Ward is 35% complete. The 80-bed facility will include a maternity ward, operating theatre, outpatient services, pharmacy, laboratory, and X-ray unit.
Additionally, the previously stalled Githima Dispensary is now operational, offering essential health services to the Kiptororo community. Governor Kihika also encouraged residents to register with the new Social Health Authority (SHA).
Water and Infrastructure Development
To enhance access to safe drinking water, the County has drilled, equipped, solarised, and piped water projects covering 52 kilometres of pipeline network in Kuresoi North.
Infrastructure works include Cabro paving in Kuresoi Trading Centre, near-completion of the Amani–Sundu River Road, and grading/murraming of the Kongoi–Chebuyet–Kiplongony Road. Governor Kihika pledged to prioritise road rehabilitation in partnership with area MCAs.
Economic Empowerment: Loans and Funds
Through the Wezesha Fund and County Cooperative Revolving Development Fund, the County has extended loans to local groups such as Tangit Testai Women Group, Vision 2030 Self-Help Group, and M22 Youth Group.
The Governor also announced the upcoming launch of a Ksh 30 million Bodaboda Fund to support youth in the bodaboda sector.
Agriculture: Fertiliser, Seeds, and Tea Buying Centres
In support of farmers, over 8,000 bags of fertiliser have been distributed to 2,200 farmers, along with seeds for canola, pyrethrum, maize, and sunflower. The County has also constructed five new tea buying centres, while the national government is developing new ESP markets in Kamara and Nyota wards.
Unity and Commitment
Governor Kihika concluded by calling for unity of purpose, stating:
“Nakuru belongs to all of us. We will not allow ourselves to be divided by selfish individuals.”
Deputy Governor David Kones, Chief of Staff Dr. Peter Ketyenya, MCAs, and senior county officials attended the event.