President William Ruto announced at the funeral of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho that construction of Nyandarua University will begin next month. He committed Ksh 350 million for the groundbreaking phase and Ksh 1 billion for operations. The event also featured political exchanges between Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua.
At the funeral of David Kiaraho, former Ol Kalou MP, in Nyandarua County on April 8, 2026, President William Ruto said he will return next month to start Nyandarua University construction. "I will be here myself in the next month to start the construction of the university," he stated.
Nyandarua University College currently operates from Ol Joro Orok Agricultural Training Centre, where it welcomed its first students in September 2025. It launched five degree programs, including Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Commerce, and education degrees. The government has committed Ksh 350 million for groundbreaking of facilities and hostels, and Ksh 1 billion for operations. Previously, Ksh 10 million funded a site move, and Ksh 100 million was allocated—Ksh 20 million to Salient Secondary School and Ksh 80 million for a tuition block—at the new Captain Centre site in Ol Kalou town on 50 acres.
Rigathi Gachagua revealed Kiaraho designed his Wamunyoro residence, with their friendship dating to 1985 at NYS Gilgil and University of Nairobi. He expressed openness to working with Ruto if he distances from misleading allies, criticizing Kimani Ichung'wah for allegedly planning violence and urging action on drug abuse in Mt Kenya.
Ruto rejected needing permission from anyone to address Kenyans. "I cannot be asked for permission from anybody," he said, promising to respond with developments and urging young leaders like Ichung'wah to serve fearlessly. He addressed Joe Methu's road delay criticisms and warned against abuse and tribalism.