Governor of Meru County, H.E. Hon. Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia, lifted the voice of Meru on the continental stage at the ongoing Africa Climate Summit 2 in Addis Ababa, sharing the journey of his people a journey of resilience, innovation, and hope.

For Meru, climate change is not an abstract concept; it is the lived reality of farmers who watch the rains fail, pastoralists who search for pasture, and families who struggle to protect their livelihoods. Yet, it is in this struggle that Meru has found its strength.

Through the FLLoCA programme, Meru communities are not waiting for handouts; they are taking charge adopting climate-smart agriculture, conserving forests and water towers, and building green enterprises that sustain families. The message delivered to Africa and the world was clear: when action begins at the grassroots, it does not just change lives, it transforms futures.

On the sidelines of the Summit, Governor M’Ethingia held fruitful engagements with leaders and partners including Teresa Ribera (EU Executive Vice President), Semereta Sewasew (Ethiopia’s Finance Minister), Sofie From-Emmesberger (EU Ambassador), Diana Acconcia (EU Director for Climate Affairs), Soikan Meitiaki (World Bank), Sam Mugume (Coalition of Ministers of Finance for Climate Action), and Peter Odhengo (National FLLoCA Coordinator). In every discussion, one message stood firmMeru is open to the world.

The county is inviting partners to join in advancing renewable energy, water harvesting, sustainable agriculture, and conservation. Meru’s abundance was also proudly showcased: coffee, bananas, avocados, tea, miraa, dairy, beef, honey, macadamia, and horticulture-products that represent not just commodities, but the pride of Meru’s farmers, ready for global markets.

To investors, Meru has gone a step further, becoming the first county in Kenya to establish a County Aggregation and Industrial Park, now ready for use. This park, located at Ruiri Rwa Reera ward in Buuri constituency, is a game changer, offering space for value addition, agro-processing, and incubation for Gen-Z entrepreneurs. Visitors are warmly invited to see firsthand the opportunities that await and to walk with Meru in this journey.

Meru’s story is one of courage and possibility. By opening its doors to the world, the county is not only securing the future of its people but also contributing to Africa’s collective dream of a just, green, and sustainable continent.

Meru is ready.
Africa is ready.
Together, resilience will be turned into opportunity.

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