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GOVERNOR KIRAITUS ADMINISTRATION SET TO OPEN UP 800KM OF ROADS IN THE COUNTY.Oct 30 2019 - Meru Governor H.E. Kiraitu Murungi, has today officially launched the Mechanical Transport Fund (MTF) Project equipment, comprising of 30 heavy road graders and other machinery which are expected to go to all Sub Counties for commencement of works. The Project which is jointly funded by the County Government and the National Government…
RESIDENTS URGED TO PLANT AVOCADO AND MACADAMIA DURING THE RAINY SEASON.Oct 26 2019 - Meru County residents have been challenged to take advantage of the ongoing rains and plant avocado and macadamia, even as the County Government in collaboration with the national government, intensifies efforts to provide water through boreholes, water pans, dams, irrigation schemes and community water projects. Governor Kiraitu Murungi has…
MERU MOUNTAIN RACING ON COURSE AS TECHNICAL OFFICIALS TRAINEDOct 25 2019 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi has launched a two day training for technical officials manning the International mountain race marathon slated for 8th of February. He said the aim of the mountain racing was to make Meru county a top destination for both sports and tourism and create opportunities for the youth . The governor who is also a member of…
Meru leaders expedite collaborations for increased water resources in MeruOct 25 2019 - Governor Kiraitu graced the launch of over Ksh. 150 million worth Mweru Umoja Irrigation project aimed to uplift the lives of more that 700 households in Mworoga Igoji East. The project launched today by the National Irrigation Board CEO, Gitonga Mugambi, started way back in the year 2011 while the Governor was the then area's MP. The governor…
Kiraitu roots for home talent development through ball games championshipsOct 25 2019 - By Elijah Gichunge and Elly Mwandiki Governor Kitaitu has launched the Governor's Challenge Cup today at Kinoru Stadium, for the County teams. The tournaments have been organised by the County Government in collaboration with Spread Truth Africa represented by Executive Director, Hamisi Kirenga, Youth Affairs Secretary in the State Department of…
Kiraitu Unveils the KCB Safari Rally 2019 Meru edition, after 9 years hiatus.Oct 24 2019 - By Elijah Gichunge Picture, Phoebe Okall Meru County is set to host National Safari Rally championships that will transverse Meru’s terrains to promote sports tourism. The rally will be flagged off on Saturday 9th November 2019 at KCB Nkubu Branch and head straight into competitive sections after a 9 year hiatus. While he Flagged off a…
County partners with key stakeholders to rehabilitate Kuani hill.Oct 23 2019 - Meru government has partnered with Kenya Defense Forces, Ewaso Nyiro North Development Authority, Meru university and Kuani Mazingira CBO in a bid to rehabilitate Kuani hill. The hill is about 500 hectares, standing at the boundary of Tigania West and East Subcounties which is a catchment for two springs on the two sides. According to area…
MTRH HOLDS ANNUAL PRAYER DAY.Oct 23 2019 - Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital held its annual prayer day attended by the CECM Health Meshack Mutuma, the Chief Officer Dr Kanana Kimonye and the Hospital CEO Dr James Kirimi. The thanksgiving service is held annually in order to enhance spiritual welfare of both the staff and patients in addition to the routine physical well-being that…
Meru County to recognize heroes through street naming.Oct 21 2019 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi has said that Meru County will from next year recognize all heroes and heroines in Meru County. Speaking at Kinoru stadium during the mashunjaa day celebration, the Governor noted that the county has enacted the Meru County Honours and Awards Act which will facilitate recognition and conferment of titles the heroes…
PNU top leaders pledge full support to Kiraitu's Government.Oct 21 2019 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi received a powerful delegation of defectors from top leadership of the former regime's Party of National Unity (PNU), who have ditched their former party and pledged allegiance to him and his administration. The delegation of PNU's top brass which was led by Senatorial aspirant and Chairperson of Kenya Industrial…