President William Ruto has signaled a major shift in service delivery and infrastructure for the residents of Laikipia, promising to end the era of long-distance travel for basic government services.
During his visit to Doldol on Friday, May 8, 2026, the President laid the foundation stone for a new Huduma Centre, a facility he says will bring a “one-stop shop” for public services to the doorstep of Laikipia North residents.
Addressing a crowd in Doldol, President Ruto highlighted the plight of residents who previously had to travel over 60 kilometers to Nanyuki to obtain national identity cards, birth certificates, or business permits.
“Your leaders told me that if you wanted an ID or a birth certificate, you had to go to Nanyuki. Today I have come here to start a Huduma Centre so that all services can now be accessed here in Doldol,” the President said.
The President directed Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku to ensure the facility is fully operational and staffed within the next three months. Once complete, the centre is expected to host an ICT hub and offer over 160 different government services.
On the infrastructure front, the President announced several high-priority projects aimed at unlocking the economic potential of the region:
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The Nanyuki-Doldol Road: Construction of a 60km highway is set to begin within two weeks.
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County-Wide Upgrades: A further 217km of roads across Laikipia County are slated for bituminization (tarmacking) to improve connectivity.
The President also took a firm stance on regional security, warning bandits hiding in the Mukogodo Forest that their time is up. He assured residents that security forces would be deployed to flush out criminal elements to ensure a peaceful environment for development.
Responding to local leaders’ requests for water security, the President noted the community’s need for “mega dams” at Kere and Sirimon to address perennial shortages. He also echoed the local demand that contractors for these multi-million shilling projects prioritize hiring local youth.
The tour was not without political rhetoric. President Ruto defended his administration’s record, urging residents to focus on “work over insults.” He was accompanied by several high-ranking officials, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere.
The visit is part of a broader week-long development tour of the Mt. Kenya and Rift Valley regions, aimed at inspecting “Bottom-Up” economic agenda projects.