The County Government of Meru led by Governor Kiraitu Murungi will continue delivering high impact development projects aimed at positively transforming the lives of the people of Central Imenti, as well as all other corners of the County. Chief of Staff Hon. Gideon Kimathi, today said that in order to ensure this goal is achieved, Governor Kiraitu’s administration will by end of June this year, have released a total of Sh40 million to every Ward in the County through the Sh20 million annual allocation of Ward Development Fund per Ward.

Hon. Kimathi outlined the various projects the County Government is undertaking in Central Imenti such as the tarmacking of Nkubu-Mujwa Road, murrumming of 17km Giitune-Mujwa-Mitunguu Road, the ongoing construction of Githongo Stadium, water projects in Mwanganthia and Kiagu Ward such as the Mutethia Water Project, Muguna Water Project, the Kiga and Mukongoro Water Projects each of which will serve over 800 members in the area.

"In healthcare, we have ongoing construction of Giitune, Mwanganthia, Igane and Kaongo dispensaries, all of which are fully funded by the County Government and will greatly serve our people in Central Imenti. We also are constructing numerous ECDE Classrooms and improving Vocational Training Centers in this Sub County. As a government under the capable leadership of our Governor, we have refused to be drawn into political drama and sideshows which could distract us from doing this work which is what matters most to the common mwananchi," said Hon. Kimathi

The Chief of Staff Spoke at AIPCA Mariene Church, as he led a high power County Government team when he joined Imenti Central MP Hon. Kirima Nguchine, National Assembly Speaker Hon. J.B. Muturi and Abothuguchi West MCA Patrick Muthuri for the Church fundraiser the construction of Eastern Archdiocese Offices.

Speaking at the event, Abothuguchi MCA Hon. Patrick Muthuri said that he is very pleased with development ongoing in his Ward through the Ward Fund and vowed to fully support Governor Kiraitu’s Government as it delivers development to his people. He thanked the Governor for intervening to ensure that the contractor at Katheri Market has been prevailed upon to resume work to complete modernization of the Market.

Hon. Kirima Nguchine Challenged Abothuguchi MCA Hon. Bundi to put aside personal interests and work with Governor Kiraitu Murungi and other leaders to ensure the people of Abothuguchi Central don’t lag behing in development.

National Assembly Speaker Hon. Justin Muturi, urged politicians in Meru to embrace unity and support Governor Kiraitu’s development oriented leadership for the betterment of the people. Hon. Muturi also condemned the misuse of church podiums by politicians to advance divisive, toxic and hateful political rhetoric saying that it is both disrespectful to God and community, and that it is detrimental to the development agenda of the County.

While praising Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi for his vast and longtime experience of leadership, Hon. Muturi said that it is in the best interests of the people of Meru for all political leaders to unite and support the Governor’s vision to develop and transform Meru County. He noted the Governor’s pivotal role in the shaping up of the political landscape in the Mt. Kenya region, especially in the impending succession of President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022.

The event was also attended by Buuri MP Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri, Tharaka MP Gitonga Muragara and the brother to Senate Deputy Speaker Prof. Kithure Kindiki, Prof. Isaiah Kindiki, as well as top Meru County political leaders.

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