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GOVERNOR PLEDGES SUPPORT TO UPLIFT EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY.Jan 22 2020 - Meru Governor H.E. Kiraitu Murungi has promised to work with all stakeholders in the education sector to make Meru one of the top performing counties in the country. Speaking during the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA)-Meru Chapter forum at Meru School, Governor Kiraitu said his administration recognizes education as a…
BODABODA RIDERS TRAINED ON FINANCIAL LITERACY.Jan 22 2020 - The Youth Department held an empowerment training for Bodaboda riders to sensitize them on longterm investment plans and their economic growth that includes starting income generating projects. Chief Officer Youth affairs, Lewis Mwirigi noted it is high time the public respected the Bodaboda industry like any other and hence the reason for…
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Governor Kiraitu Murungi thanks President Uhuru Kenyatta for his latest efforts to revive the agriculture sector in Mt. Kenya region.Jan 21 2020 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi has said that President’s recent directives to effect better prices and improve market conditions for milk, coffee, tea and banana farming, as well as the release of Miraa kitty which is already being used to construct modern Miraa markets in Muringene, Laare and Maua, are greatly a welcome relief to the farmers in…
Kiraitu's Annual Youth Empowerment Program Change Lives.Jan 17 2020 - By Elijah Gichunge Meru residents praise exemplary skills Meru Youth Service (MYS) acquired through Governor Kiraitu's empowerment agenda for Meru youth. Mrs.Veronica Gilbert and Jenedy Gatobu from Igandene, Imenti South, among the first clients of Frank Mutuma, alias 'Captain', one of the first lot of MYS graduates, asks the Governor to…
Resounding jubilation as MYS enrollment for vocational training kicks off.Jan 17 2020 - Meru governor, Kiraitu Murungi, has brought a new dawn to the second lot of 600 MYS recruits enrolling for vocational training across the county. He has followed through with his promise to ensure these last year's recruits, are equipped with the much needed technical skills this year . This is part of his agenda to address the 'youth…
OUR EMPATHY FOR THE MAGINALIZED.Jan 15 2020 - The County Government of Meru held a conference with partners and stakeholders of People Living With Disabilities (PWD) today in a discussion on effective implementation of rights of PWD. The County Government, through the department of Gender and Social Development, was commended for being at the forefront in fostering rights of PWDs. It was…
County to work with National Drought Management Authority, to protect livelihoods.Jan 13 2020 - By Elijah Gichunge Meru County is keen to embrace cardinal partnerships on investments aimed at sustainable drought management. Speaking in a meeting with the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) board of directors at the county headquarters, Deputy Governor, Titus Ntuchiu who was in the company of Agriculture CEC, Carol Mutiga and Chief…
MULTI-AGENCY AND CROSS-COUNTY TEAM FORMED TO COMBAT LOCUSTS THREAT.Jan 11 2020 - The County Government of Meru has announced that it is ready and prepared to deal with the locusts invasion threat that has caused panic among the County population. Speaking today at Kanyakine, the Chief of Staff Hon. Gideon Kimathi said that while it is true some incidences and sightings of locusts have been confirmed in the northern parts…
Kiraitu Murungi meets Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)-Meru Chapter.Jan 10 2020 - The Governor of Meru County H.E. Kiraitu Murungi has this evening met with members of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)-Meru Chapter led by Chairman Mr. Kenneth Mwenda Muthinja. They held discussions regarding partnerships and creating a conducive environment to do business in order to propel the county's economic…