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FARMERS SET TO INCREASE PRODUCTION AND PROFITS AS GOVERNOR KICKS OFF DEVELOPMENT OF KEY FACILITIES.Aug 13 2020 - The Governor of Meru County H.E. Kiraitu Murungi has today led the government during ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the modern Ntharene Banana Market in Abogeta East Ward, South Imenti. Governor Kiraitu noted that the Sh95 million project will be the first of three projects aimed at developing three value chains…
COMMUNITY EMPOWERED TO MANAGE BOREHOLES FOR HOME DISTRIBUTION OF WATER.Aug 06 2020 - By Elly Mwandiki Residents of Kangeta ward have expressed satisfaction with Boreholes management committees as the most effective way of ensuring water accessibility to all the intended beneficiaries. CECM Water and Irrigation and the Chief officer incharge Jackson Muthamia who were on site visit to some of the success water distribution…
1000 HOMESTEADS BENEFIT FROM WATER IN HOMES THROUGH COMMUNITY BASED MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT BOREHOLES.Aug 06 2020 - By Elly Mwandiki Department of Water and irrigation has embarked in a process of supporting water management committees who have embarked in piping water to over 1000 homesteads in Athwana ward , Tigania west from the Governor Kiraitus Government flagship projects of boreholes. During an inspection tour led by CECM Water , Dr Eunice Nkirote…
MERU ICU, HDU, AND RENAL UNIT NOW COMPLETE.Jul 27 2020 - By Elly Mwandiki Intensive Care Unit(ICU), High Depedancy Unit(HDU) and Renal Unit Complex at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital ( MeTRH) is now complete. Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility Meru County Governor , Kiraitu Murungi thanked Philips International Company who have been involved in the successfull installation of the…
County government set to supplement the National Hygiene Program "Kazi Mtaani,"Jul 21 2020 - County government set to supplement the National Hygiene Program "Kazi Mtaani," as a continued move to address the national youth problem. In a courtesy call by Mining PS Peter Kaberia, who presided over Program launch for Buuri East Subcounty, Governor Kiraitu stated his government will support the initiative through Meru Youth Service, in…
GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY OF KANGETA LEVEL IV THEATRE.Jul 10 2020 - By Elly Mwandiki In line with ensuring quality, accessibile and affordable healthcare of Governor Kiraitu , Chief of staff Gideon Kimathi presided over the ground breaking ceremony of Kangata Level 4 Hospital theatre. According to Mr Kimathi the theatre is expected to decongest the Nyambene Level 4 Hospital and Meru Teaching and Referral…
Families warned on the risks of increased teenage pregnancies and gender violence.Jul 09 2020 - While the need to restore the broken societal fabric in kenya has been on the rise, families have been warned on the risk of increased teenage pregnancies and gender based related violence across the country amidst war on Covid-19 pandemic. CS Public Service and Gender Margaret Kobia who presided over Covid-19 food and non-food items donation…
Kiraitu's rich plans for youth empowerment.Jul 02 2020 - The county government is in this financial year set to build more on youth energy and vitality in promoting radical transformation of the society. According to governor Kiraitu, the youth carries endless possibilities and creativity that are worth developing, inorder to address the national youth question. While he received Meru Youth Service…
Governor pushes for key infrastructures to promote Ameru culture and sporting activities.Jun 26 2020 - CS Amina Mohammed and Governor Kiraitu fast tracks the establishment of the historic Ultra-modern Meru Cultural Center. The center will, besides musium, also have a recording studio to promote local artists. The president is expected to lay the foundation stone for the cultural infrastructure executed by the county in partnership with the…
MERU COUNTY ASSEMBLY MEMBERS RESOLVE TO WORK TOGETHER UNDER NEW UMBRELLA, REGARDLESS OF PARTY.Jun 26 2020 - 54 Members of Meru County Assembly have met under a new political outfit, the Meru Interparty Political Caucus and resolved that they will work together irrespective of party, to support the agenda of Governor Kiraitu Murungi of Making Meru Great. Speaking after the meeting, Assembly Majority Leader Hon. Victor Karithi said that Meru…