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MERU GOVERNOR HOSTS SHOFCO TEAM TO SIGN MOU FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL PROJECTS IN MERUMay 13 2025 - The Meru Governor, Hon. Mutuma M'ethingia, hosted the team from Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), led by CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at building safe shelters, expanding access to education, and improving healthcare services, especially cancer care. SHOFCO has pledged to make Meru a model for…
GOVERNOR MUTUMA COMMISSIONS KEY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN AKITHII WARD.May 12 2025 - Meru Governor Hon. Mutuma M'Ethingia commissioned the road opening and grading works along the Kwa Kauna-Kamutune-Kathiine-Twarama-Kwa Mitheu-Kwa Mario-Kwa Kubaniu-Twale Primary-Thinyaine Dispensary route in Ngundune, alongside the launch of a 2.3 km water distribution system at the Ngundune VTC borehole. These initiatives are expected to improve…
MERU GOVERNOR DELIVERS LAB EQUIPMENT TO KITHEO DISPENSARY, OUTLINES DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR AKITHII WARD.May 12 2025 - Meru Governor, H.E. Hon. Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia, accompanied by Deputy Governor Nominee Linda Kiome, Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Mbijiwe, CECMs, and Members of the County Assembly, delivered vital laboratory equipment to Kitheo Dispensary in Akithi Ward-a facility serving the community since 1999. Plans are underway to upgrade the facility with a…
GOVERNOR MUTUMA ENGAGES INTERNATIONAL AGRI-EXPORTER TO BOOST FARMER'S INCOME.May 12 2025 - Meru Governor Hon. Mutuma M'ethingia received a courtesy call from Eric Kimathi Buantai, a renowned coffee and avocado exporter with trade links in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. Their discussion focused on enhancing policy engagement and organizing international exhibitions to educate local farmers on best practices while…
MERU COUNTY GOVERNOR MEETS WITH SIVAP TEAM TO REVIEW PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES.May 12 2025 - Meru County Governor, H.E. Hon. Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia, today met with the SIVAP team led by Eng. Kennedy Makudiuh, highlighting their significant contributions to key value chains in Meru, including dairy farming, irrigation, beekeeping, and road development. Their support for agro-processing groups, such as dairy goat farmers in Kithirune and…
GOVERNOR MUTUMA M'ETHINGIA INSPECTS MIATHENE SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL, PLEDGES TO ADDRESS HEALTHCARE GAPS.May 12 2025 - Meru Governor, H.E. Hon. Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia, joined Miathene residents in Kianjai Ward to inspect the ongoing construction of the ward block at Miathene Level IV Hospital. He identified key gaps including the lack of an X-ray machine, industrial autoclave, mortuary coolers, a power back-up generator, and inadequate staffing-all of which…
Strengthening Meru County Public Health: Governor M'Ethingia Receives Surveillance Vehicles at State House.May 09 2025 - The Governor of Meru County H.E. Rev. Mutuma MEthingia, had the honor of joining fellow Governors, Deputy Governors, and County Health Officers at State House, where they received disease surveillance vehicles from the President of the republic of Kenya H.E. Dr. William Ruto. These vehicles represent a significant milestone in strengthening…
MERU COUNTY FIRST LADY LEADS STRATEGIC TALKS WITH INUA MAMA MJANE AND ANTI-FGM BOARD TO CHAMPION WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND END HARMFUL PRACTICES.May 08 2025 - Meru First Lady Miriam Mutuma and CECM Hon. Elias Murega hosted a high-level delegation from Inua Mama Mjane and the Anti-FGM Board to strengthen collaboration in ending FGM, GBV, and early pregnancies. The meeting focused on community dialogues, youth sensitization through sports, and mindset change programs. The County Government, under H.E.…
MERU COUNTY PARTNERS WITH SHOFCO TO ESTABLISH SAFE SHELTERS FOR YOUNG VICTIMS OF EARLY PREGNANCIES.May 08 2025 - Youth Affairs, Gender, Sports, and Social Development CECM Hon. Elias Murega hosted SHOFCO Program Director Angela Ng’etich and her team in a follow-up meeting to advance plans for a partnership with the County Government of Meru to build safe shelters for young victims of early pregnancies. This initiative follows an earlier courtesy call to…
Governor Rev. Mutuma M'Ethingia Leads Life-Saving Blood Donation Drive to Strengthen Meru's HealthcareMay 06 2025 - Meru Governor H.E. Rev. Mutuma M'Ethingia had the privilege of overseeing a mass blood donation drive conducted at the Meru County Headquarters. This significant initiative is designed to enhance the healthcare system of Meru County. Through this endeavor, the County Government of Meru has reiterated its dedication to fostering a healthy…