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Flagship Projects

1. Water

Manifesto Promise: We promise to provide water in all the wards

The Water Department has sunk 181 boreholes, equipped them with required machinery and the boreholes are now distributing water to over 30,000 households across the county.

Over 20 mega gravity water flagship projects like iraru, kiija, Mutethia, tumutumu, maua water supply, laare water supply, and nturukume have been constructed, each benefiting at least 2000 households and with about 900 community water projects so far benefiting from tanks, water intakes and pipes through Ward Development Fund.

1. Roads

Manifesto Promise: We promise to improve the roads in all Wards

We are happy to report that the Government has completed 438.2 km of roads. We have also managed to erect 1500 gabions and over 20 bridges have been built across the county.

Lighting our Towns and Market Centres for Prosperity

In order to promote a 24hour economy and enhanced good and secure trading environment, 379 floodlights have been installed with 29 High masts alike, distributed across the various towns and market centers across the county.

1. Agriculture

Manifesto Promise: We promise to improve agriculture for food and cash for all households

Governor Launches Potato Cooperatives

Did you know...

Meru has the best potato cooperative unions in the country

Ultra-Modern Training Hall Built

In order to sensitize farmers on the best agronomies and make a radical transformation in agricultural practices, Governor Kiraitus government built an ultra-modern training hall at Kaguru Farmers Training Centers.

Kianjai Residents Excited by New Livestock Yard

A Livestock market has been constructed in Kianjai. Another stockyard has been completed in Mulika, with the renovation of the Ngundune yard completed.

Indigenous Chicken Rearing Started

The county government through a partnership with the KOPIA project -meant to improve indigenous chicken rearing- has constructed a hatchery unit at Ntaalami, in Kianjai-Tigania West. Under the program, Over 4000 farmers have been trained and now reaping big from over 11,000 thirty-day-old chicks that were distributed.

Construction of Ntharene Banana Market a GameChanger

Increased banana production across the county, necessitated the need for constructing an ultra-modern banana market to help reduce post-harvest losses and help meet the national market needs for Meru's banana fruits.

Through the National Agriculture & Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NaRIGP) the county government kicked off the construction of shillings 95 Million Ntharene Banana market in South Imenti Subcounty

Notes: Did you know...

Meru County is currently the leading producer of banana in Kenya

High Yield Expected Due to Distribution of Quality Seedlings

210,000 seedlings of Hass avocado, 81,000 macadamia seedlings alike, distributed across the county, have also significantly boosted farming around the two value chains.

Kiraitus administration has distributed over 50,000 kilograms of maize seeds and 30,000 pulses to farmers across the county.

The governor has also issued over 130 kilograms of green grams seeds in order to boost food security in dry areas. Poultry farmers have benefitted with 47,000 vaccine doses while cattle farmers have benefitted with 600,000 vaccine doses meant to prevent various diseases.

Grass Seeds & Semen

7 tonnes of grass seeds were distributed to farmers across the county to support livestock farming. The county also gave out 8000 hybrid cattle semen doses.

Fish Farming Takes Shape in Meru

Through Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP) 2600 fish farmers are being sensitized to fish farming and being facilitated to pick up commercial fish farming. 500 youths have been supported to start fisheries-related enterprises.

Funding Small Farmers To Realize Their Dreams

The County Government has funded 580 small farmer groups to a tune of Ksh 206 million. It has also funded 7 Producer Groups to a tune of Ksh 75million.

The Government has also released KShs 50million towards Sustainable Land Management Investment in Kaelo, Ntua, Igane, Ntunene, Kathithi, and Chura projects.

1. Education

Manifesto Promise: We promise first-class education for all our children

400 ECDE teachers were confirmed on pensionable terms while the provision of free ECDE milk in schools has reported a positive index in the exceptional Efficiency as Modern ECDE classes constructed

The Governor has revolutionized infrastructure & social development in the education sector. 273 ECDE classes have been constructed at an average cost of Kshs. 750,000 per class relatively cheaper compared to Kshs 1.2 million per class costing for the last regime.

Some more good news is that 19 lavatories have been built across County Schools and desks for 25 centers procured. The county government has also built 40 workshops and 3 ablution blocks for Vocational centers.

Bursaries Disbursed

In the last three years, over Kshs 432 Million bursary funds have been disbursed to needy children thus ensuring uninterrupted learning. Records show the bursaries benefited 141,981 learners.

According to the CEC in Charge, Linner Nkirote, apart from bursary distribution, by the end of this financial year, the construction of over 369 ECDE Centres will have been completed.

ECDE Teachers

school enrolment and retention, as well as increased kids ability to comprehend and concentrate in class.

Shifting from Quantity to Quality

Kiraitu believes that time has come for us to shift from quantity to quality and from quality to excellence. In this regard, the county has purchased ECDE teaching and learning materials.

1. Healthcare

Manifesto Promise: We promise better health care services for all

More Dispensaries Built

Inquest for accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare Meru County has bilt over 50 dispensaries.

Under construction.a 250-Bed Story Block(to be completed by close of 20/21 FY)

The Meru skyline will have a new ultra-modern view when a 5-story ward block with a 250-bed capacity is complete. The new story block will decongest the Meru Teaching and Referral hospital (MeTRH)

New ICU, HDU & Renal Units

An ICU, HDU, and a Renal unit have been constructed. This is a great relief to the Meru community and the neighboring counties since most referrals can be handled at the Meru Level six Hospital.

County Hospital Oxygen Demands Met with Newly Opened Plant

An oxygen plant with a capacity of 480 liters per minute was opened to ensure a constant and adequate supply of oxygen to all hospitals in the county. The new Plant replaced the previous one which had a paltry capacity of 90litres a minute.

Did you know......

Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital is the first public hospital to have a histopathology lab?

Meru County Government has opened the first Cancer Histopathology Laboratory at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital (MeTRH) becoming the first public hospital to have such advanced diagnostic equipment. The laboratory has relieved patients from Meru and neighboring counties from travel and accommodation costs they spent to and from Nairobi and abroad for biopsy services. The equipment installed offers quality testing for cancer to give the much-needed diagnosis results.

Newly Built Theatres

Timau, Mutuati, Kanyakine, and Muthara have benefited from the Governors leadership with newly built theatres.

Funding Vital Medical Training Centres

I am happy to report that 3 KMTCs, among them Kangeta and Kanyakine have been funded by the county in partnership with the National Government. Governor Kiraitu.

Cancer Research Institute

According to an oncology report in the Meru Teaching & Referral Hospital, out of the people screened over the last 3 years, about 1500 new cancer cases were reported. This causes congestion at the oncology clinic. This called for the establishment of a much-needed Cancer Research Institute (CRI).

1. Modernized Town

Manifesto Promise: We promise to modernize all towns & to promote entrepreneurship and attract private investments to the County

Town Management Boards Formed

My Government formed strong Town Management Boards comprising the local business community to ensure revenue collected is retained in the respective towns for its development.

154 Modern Viosks Excites Small Traders

To promote entrepreneurship and attract private investments in the County, my Government put up and allocated 154 modern kiosks to traders.

Over 500 Stalls Makutano Fresh Produce Market To Employ Thousands

The county administration is establishing a modern multifaceted fresh produce retail market at Makutano- Meru Municipality. The drive seeks to promote a conducive trading environment through improved sanitation, enhanced Social order, reduced traffic, create ample parking space, and ultimately improve revenue accrued. The market will directly benefit over 500 traders operating at the makutano roads interchange and over 10,000 population indirectly.

Town Centres Planning

We are happy to report the completion of integrated planning of Nkubu, Timau, Maua Githongo, Njiru, Muthaara, and Laare.

Getting Pro-active Against Disaster Management

They say failing to plan is planning to fail. In order to be ready to handle any disaster, the Government has built and renovated the Fire Stations, bought 3 Fire Engines and an Oxygen Concentrator.

With the above acquisitions, I am contented to report that Meru County Disaster has been able to respond to emergencies quite faster and efficiently. We have responded to around 25 fires, numerous road traffic accidents, and those involving Human-Animal Conflicts.

Did you Know.

In 2019 the Meru County Fire Fighting Service was ranked First in Kenya at the Annual Fire Fighters Symposium?

More than half of the staff in the Fire Department were employed on a casual basis but through the Governor initiative, they have been absorbed on permanent pensionable terms.

Big Six Towns Upgraded to Cabro Standard

Modernization, proper planning, and the creation of dust-free towns and urban areas have been the pursuit for Merus government since August 2017.

A keen concentration on the big six has seen Meru, Laare, Maua Mikinduri, Nkubu, and Timau towns upgraded to Cabro standards.

Small Towns too Not Left Behind

While the major attention has been on the Bix Six, small towns have also seen major upgrades with Loop Roads in Kiirua, Kibiricia, Kithirune, Gatimbi, Kionyo Nkubu, Micuine, Kinoro, Kangeta, Antubetwe, Kanyakine, Kiutine Kiguchwa, and Nchiru paved.

1. Youth Empowerment

Manifesto Promise: We promise to empower the youth of Meru

Meru Youth Service (MYS)

The Governor promised to empower the youth of Meru by establishing the MYS program. The program was to radically transform the Meru youth.

Meru Youth Service Takes County by Storm

In line with his promise, Kiraitu launched the MYS Program with all structures in place including legislation in order to ensure the program was anchored in law.

Mass Youth Recruitment

over 2000 youths have been recruited from all the 45 wards and have undergone mindset and attitude change while the second cohort of 600 still undergoing vocational training. The youth have received intensive training on technical skills like hairdressing, catering, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and electrical engineering

Start-Up Tools, Job Opportunities

Some Youths have been given business start-up tools, others secured job opportunities in disciplined forces, hospitality industry, self-employment, and construction companies.

Street Children rehabilitated

Through the MYS umbrella, 150 street children have been rescued from different towns and undergone a rehabilitation process. Some underwent hands-on life-changing skills training like painting and are ready for the job market. Among them, those with secondary level education will be enrolled for advanced courses at the Meru National Polytechnic while the underage has been absorbed in primary school. The remaining lot will be enrolled for vocational training across the county vocational centers much-needed technical training.

1. Women Twaweza

Manifesto Promise: We promiseto empower our Women

Excitement as Meru County Twaweza, Women Empowerment program Launched

Meru County Twaweza, Women empowerment program is the outcome of this big dream, spearheaded by the Meru County Government under the County First Lady H.E Priscilla Murungi.

The program is the dawning dream of the governor to promote

financial literacy, gender equality, rights, cultural values and enhances womens political participation.

More Skills Gained in Entrepreneurship & Agribusiness

In the spirit of economic empowerment, over 2000 women across the

county, have been trained on entrepreneurship and agribusiness with a seed capital of Kshs 9 million provided to create a revolving fund to foster an economic power base for new entrepreneurial ventures

Meru Launches Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Policy(SGBV)

Another reason to celebrate as Meru becomes the first county in Kenya to launch a Sexual & Gender-Based Violence policy. The policy addresses prevention, response, coordination, and monitoring efforts centered on the fight against Gender-Based Violence.

1. PWDs

Manifesto Promise: We promise to uplift Persons Living with Disabilities

PWD Sacco Formed

The governor has formed a PWD Board to spearhead all the PWDs programs across the county. A PWD Sacco has been formed with a seed capital of Kshs10m.

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1. Conservation

Modern, Efficient Waste Management

To promote proper waste management the county bought a skip Loader Truck and 7 huge bins which are placed in strategic places in various towns.

Town Boards Responsible for Garbage Management

Governor Kiraitu has instituted Town Boards that are responsible for the management of waste in their respective towns. Small markets across the market also have market association committees in charge of social order.

Public Hills Gazetted & River Conserved

I am happy to report that my Government has gazetted 39 public hills with 2 being rehabilitated. The important River Mariara has been conserved through the planting of gigantic bamboos. We have also established a very busy and prospective Bamboo Nursery in Gitoro.

1. All-inclusive Government

Manifesto promise: We promise visionary leadership and an all-inclusive governance system

Governor Kiraitu believes that the primary responsibility of development falls squarely on the shoulders of the people themselves. The people of Meru must take control of their own lives. With this in mind, he set up various County, Sub County, and Ward level Development Committees and Boards comprising of the county, national, and community leaders from across the county to help him in decision making at all level administrative units.

The Governor visualized a 20-year Meru development plan for a middle-income society. High-level inclusive and permanent think tank for socio-economic transformation of Meru County. MESC was formed under the able chair, Amb. Francis Muthaura.

The council has successfully come up with Meru's vision 2040. MESC was formed under the able chair, Amb. Francis Muthaura.