Moses Kuria Breaks Silence On State Projects In Ol Kalou Despite Defeat
Former Cabinet Secretary and Presidential Advisor Moses Kuria has told Ol Kalou locals that existing national government projects in the constituency will continue, despite the defeat of the ruling UDA candidate in last week’s by-election.
Kuria stated that the election results would have no effect on the implementation of existing projects, emphasizing that development should not be linked to political struggle.
Kuria disclosed in a statement published following the by-election that he spoke with Member of Parliament-elect Kamau Ngotho to congratulate him on his victory and assure him of the government’s commitment to finishing all planned projects in the area.
“As the person who was coordinating development projects in Ol Kalou on behalf of the government, I have assured Ngotho that none of the projects will stop.”
Kuria listed a raft of infrastructure, education, water, health and agricultural initiatives that will continue without interruption.
This morning i have called MP Elect Hon Kamau Ngotho to congratulate him for his resounding victory. The people of Ol Kalou have spoken and it is clear Hon Ngotho has the overwhelming support of the people of Ol Kalou. As the person who was coordinating development projects in Ol… pic.twitter.com/VkZdkUCnhz— Hon.Moses Kuria,HSC (@HonMoses_Kuria) July 18, 2026
Among the flagship projects is the construction of Nyandarua University, which he said will proceed as planned.
He also assured residents that the tarmacking of the Ithagani-Nyaituga-Ngorika-Kanyiriti road and the Lake Ol Bolosat access road would continue.
The former Cabinet Secretary further said the Nairobi-Gilgil-Ol Kalou-Nyahururu railway line would maintain its operations, with daily cargo services and passenger trains operating every Tuesday and Friday.
He added that all 36 rural electrification projects currently underway would be completed, including the installation of electricity meters for households that have already been connected to the national grid.
Water connectivity projects being undertaken by the Central Rift Water Works Agency and the Ol Kalou Water Company will also continue.
Meanwhile, beneficiaries of the government’s clean cooking initiative are expected to receive refilled LPG cylinders through designated National Oil Company of Kenya outlets.
Kuria said agricultural programmes targeting farmers would remain on course, including the distribution of 100,000 avocado seedlings expected to position Ol Kalou farmers to begin exporting avocados to China within two years.
He also cited continued support for dairy farmers and beneficiaries of the NYOTA programme through milk cooling facilities.
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The government is set to expand irrigation schemes covering 1,000 hectares under the Gwa Kiongo Dam project.
Blue Economy initiatives at Gwa Kiongo, Githunguri and Lake Ol Bolosat, including fishing boats provided to local communities, will also continue, he said.
According to Kuria, the government will also proceed with the completion of the Ol Kalou Land Registry, the issuance of title deeds in colonial villages such as Moa Farm, and the completion of the Mashujaa Wing at JM Kariuki Hospital.
Other projects set to continue include the construction of Ol Kalou Stadium, affordable housing developments, student hostels at Rurii TVET, the modernisation of Ol Kalou retail and wholesale markets, and Mirangine Market.
He also assured residents that ward-based digital hubs, smartboards and laptops supplied to schools, and the Climate Workx youth employment programme would remain operational until the expiry of beneficiaries’ contracts.
Kuria said the government’s commitment to development transcends political affiliations, arguing that elections should not determine whether communities benefit from public investment.
“In a nutshell, both democracy and development will win because elections are not a matter of life and death,” he said.
Moses Kuria Breaks Silence On State Projects In Ol Kalou Despite Defeat
