Story by: Makenah Kaburu
Photography by: James Mwirigi

The County Government's readiness to embrace partnerships with like minded organizations and individuals has seen them partner with the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) alongside the County Assembly in a bid to ensure the public's interests are well represented and that they are well informed on the government's development agenda.

The Governor, Hon. Kiraitu Murungi, during a CSOs Forum convened by CARITAS, promised to involve the CSOs in government processes and asked that they help the County government to get residents to attend public participation and civic education forums, so that they can actually have a say in the governance of Meru. "We are happy to bring on board more partners, local and international alike, to help propel Meru to the next level." He added.

The partnership will further seek to create synergy in supporting actualization of Meru Vision 2040.

Dr. Rufus Miriti, the CS Meru County, assured those present that the governor recognized the need to actively listen to and involve the public in the decision making process, hence why he made do with the promise to have an all inclusive government.

CEC Public Service and Legal Affairs, Kiautha Arithi lauded those that actively supports the government. "Governor Kiraitu promised an all inclusive leadership and he went on to put measures in place to ensure that the public was involved in the decision making process of what projects the ward fund set aside in the tune of Ksh.20 million every year, were implemented and in what order of priority. The governor also set up oversight committees that ensure projects budgeted for, are implemented, speedily and effectively." He said, and urged residents to be involved in public participation programs held by the County Government and or the County Assembly.

The Chairman CSOs, Mr. Chris Imwere, during the event, said the collective intention of the Civil Society Organizations is to help mobilize the public to attend and participate in all public participation forums held, so they are well and duly informed of what projects the government is undertaking.

Hon. Kinyua Nturibu, MCA Muthara Ward, thanked the government for working closely with the Assembly and Civil Society Organizations among other partners citing that the government's will to set aside political differences, and work together for the betterment of the society at large was a good thing.

Present was the CO Meru Alcohol Control Board Mr. Mwaki, Ms. Lucy Mukaria nominated MCA and Hon. John Ntungai MCA Amwathi among others.

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