Governor Kiraitu Murungi aims to ensure equalization in funds distribution across the County through annual Ward Fund allocation to the 45 Wards. Chief of Staff Hon. Gideon Kimathi today said that the Sh20 million Ward Fund kitty is meant to incorporate people at the grassroots in planning and Implementation of development in their localities. He spoke during the fundraiser for completion of the new church building for EAPC Gachiege Church, Ntima West Ward, Imenti North Sub County.

The CoS appreciated the important role of the church in providing moral guidance to the people of Meru, its close cooperation and support to the County Government in the endeavor to Make Meru Great.

Hon. Kimathi highlighted the various development projects the County Government is undertaking in North Imenti such as the Prison bypass road which is being upgraded at a cost of Sh23 million, ongoing Cabro upgrade of Gakoromone Market and major streets in town at Sh100 million, ongoing cabro upgrade and bridge construction of Gitimbine-Majengo-Mwendantu road at Sh40 million and distribution of water pipes in Ntima West at Sh5 million.

"All these are part of Governor Kiraitu’s agenda to transform Meru County. The Governor is committed to see that all the promises he made to Meru residents during the Campaigns become a reality, which includes youth empowerment through MYS program, the ECDE Milk Program and construction of ECDE classes, provision of boreholes and promotion of education for all through issuance bursaries," said the CoS.

Speaking at the function, Ntima West MCA Hon. Paul Bagine, former MCA Thuranira Kanyerere and Praise Edwin Kiongozi lauded Governor Kiraitu for his commitment to transform the County through equitable distribution of resources and development. They called for cessation of political rhetoric and challenged politicians who are bent on distracting the Governor’s development agenda, to show the Meru Community what they have delivered in their own capacities.

During the service speakers praised Governor Kiraitu’s administration for the ongoing development projects in their villages such as grading of roads among others. The Chief of Staff was also accompanied at the event by North Imenti Sub County Admin Anderson Kathendu, Director County Liquor Board Akubu Gitonga and other County Government Officials.
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