Nyandarua County Upgrades Two Townships, Expands Municipalities
Nyandarua County has officially expanded its urban centres, upgrading Engineer Township in Kinangop and Mairo Inya Trading Centre in Ndaragwa into municipalities. The move complements Ol-Kalou, the county headquarters, bringing the total number of municipalities in the county to three. Governor Amos Kiarie Badilisha described the upgrade as a key achievement of his administration, aimed at promoting sustainable urban development and improving access to modern services for residents.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of the new municipality boards, Governor Badilisha said the initiative aligns with his administration’s manifesto goal of creating vibrant, well-planned urban centres. Each municipality will now receive targeted support, including Sh100 million in funding from the World Bank through the Kenya Urban Support Programme, to facilitate service delivery and infrastructure development. Mairo Inya’s new municipal boundaries will stretch to Leshau Pondo, Kiriita, and Gatimu wards, reflecting a comprehensive approach to urban planning.
Governor Badilisha urged board members to prioritize impactful projects that enhance residents’ quality of life and serve as models for future municipal management across the county. He highlighted the administration’s commitment to targeted service delivery, noting that the upgraded townships will act as benchmarks for efficiency, governance, and citizen-focused urban planning. The county now plans to continue upgrading additional trading centres and townships to boost local development and improve public service access across Nyandarua.