News Updates

ROBUST PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTION FOR TB PREVENTION.Feb 22 2021 - By Elly Mwandiki Meru County Government is working on a robust public health intervention to prevent Tuberculosis(TB) in Meru, as it hosts a 2 day National Network Conference on TB Champions , with delegates of experts and survivors from the entire country . Public Health Chief officer, John Inanga said, the conference comes at a time when Meru…
Robust County Water Projects Creates National Benchmark.Feb 19 2021 - Meru Urban Water Schemes managed under Meru County Water and Sanitation Corporation has frequently created benchmark for being the best water service provider in the country, attracting water service providers from other counties across the country. According to the Water Service Regulatory Board's (WASREB) Impact Report of 2019/2020, Meru…
Over a 2000 population beneficiary urban water project to address Meru Town's water shortage.Feb 17 2021 - 550 households from Tungi, Gikumene and Gachanka benefits from Meru Urban Water extension project spearheaded by Governor Kiraitu Murungi through Meru Water and Sanitation Services (MEWASS) While launching the water project at Gikumene crossroads, Mewass CEO Joseph Mberia said the project will serve atleast 5 people per household translating…
GOVERNOR HAILS ROLE OF PRIVATE HEALTH PROVIDERS IN UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE.Feb 17 2021 - By Elly Mwandiki Governor Kiraitu has hailed private health providers for their collaborative effort in the provision of Universal Health Coverage(UHC) supplementing county governments' efforts. Speaking during the official launch of Karen Hospital Outpatient branch in Meru, the Governor said opening of the branch would position the county…
100 FARMERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTY TO HELP TRAIN FARMERS ON BEST AGRICULTURAL PRACTISES.Feb 12 2021 - With over 80% of Meru’s households dependent on agriculture, inculcating modern agricultural practices will go a long way in not only increasing food on our tables but the household income. It’s with this in mind, the Agricultural department, in partnership with National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project- NARIGP has trained…
New Name And Hope For 150 Steet Children Under Kiraitu's Administration.Feb 11 2021 - By Elijah Gichunge 150 former street children recruited into Meru Youth Service empowerment program through a special 2021 intake 2021, pass-out at Igoji MYS Training Camp in a ceremony officiated by Governor Kiraitu and CAS State Department of Education, Hon. Zack Kinuthia who is the Chief Guest. Kiraitu rescued the 150 youth from the streets…
Deputy Governor Asks Assemblies and CoG To team Up To Save Devolution.Feb 08 2021 - By Elijah Gichunge There's a dire need for the county assemblies and CoG to work in unity in order to protect the spirit of devolution against unnecessary financial delays and strains devolved units are undergoing. Deputy Governor Ntuchiu, CEC Finance, says counties have found self's conflicting with workers, suppliers, contractors and…
*MERU DEPUTY GOVERNOR CALLS FOR PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AS A FORM OF EMPOWERMENT TO LOW ECONOMIC POTENTIAL AREAS*Feb 06 2021 - The Deputy Governor of Meru County Hon. Titus Ntuchiu has today joined the family, friends and relatives of the late Mzee Joseph Thuranira during the funeral ceremony at Kalithiria, Kianjai Ward in Tigania West Sub County. The DG eulogized late Mzee Thuranira as great leader who contributed immensely to the development of the…
GOVERNOR KIRAITU ACCOMPANIED BY TWO CABINET SECRETARIES INSPECT ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF MEGA WATER PROJECT IN BUURI.Feb 05 2021 - The Governor of Meru County H.E. Kiraitu Murungi accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Prof. Margaret Kobia of the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs and Madam Cecily Kariuki from the Ministry of Water and Irrigation have visited and inspected the progress of ongoing construction of Kirua-Buuri Water Project in Buuri Sub…
GOVERNOR KIRAITU WITNESSES SIGNING OF FINANCIAL AGREEMENT TO BOOST WATER SUPPLY IN MERU.Feb 05 2021 - The Governor of Meru County H.E. Kiraitu Murungi, Deputy Governor Hon. Titus Ntuchiu and Cabinet Secretaries Prof. Margaret Kobia of the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs and Madam Cecily Kariuki from the Ministry of Water and Irrigation have this morning witnessed the signing of a financing agreement between Water…