Nyandarua County is set to get its first university following the completion of the land titling process by the Ministry of Lands.
The milestone clears the way for groundbreaking and the commencement of construction works ahead of the official laying of the foundation stone by President William Ruto.
The announcement of the landmark project was made by Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, who Monday, led an extensive development tour across Nyandarua County,
The CS said Phase One of the Olkalau university project will cost Ksh1.3B and will include critical infrastructure, among them a hostel that will accommodate 1,300 students, marking a major step toward expanding higher education opportunities in the county.
The CS further inspected and commissioned key government projects aimed at accelerating development in the region.
She began her tour in Ol Kalou, where she inspected the Affordable Housing Project. The first phase, comprising 110 completed housing units, is ready for occupation, while a second phase of 450 additional units is currently under construction.
She also inspected the ongoing construction of students’ hostels at Ol Kalou Vocational Training College, being developed under the Housing Programme. The hostel project will accommodate 560 students, significantly improving access to decent and affordable accommodation for trainees.
In Mirangine, Wahome commissioned the Mirangine Modern Market, a project expected to boost trade and create more economic opportunities for local traders.
Addressing residents during the tour, the CS urged the people of Nyandarua to continue supporting the government and its development agenda, saying this would ensure more projects are delivered to the region.
She also called on residents of Ol Kalou to rally behind the United Democratic Alliance candidate in the forthcoming by-election.
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