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Kiraitus Water Impacts More Lives.Oct 11 2019 - Water & Irrigation Department starts routine inspection of phase two 50 community boreholes sunk in dry areas of Meru (2018/19) to establish how they are helping people, 40 of which are complete, with little civil works on the remaining expected to end this week. According to CO in charge, Haron Kanathi, 50 more boreholes are expected to be…
Meru to host first ever mountain running in Africa in a bid to fight cancer and boost tourism.Oct 09 2019 - Meru Governor, Kiraitu Murungi has launched Mt. Kenya mountain running- 2020, at Kenya School of Adventure & Leadership(KESAL), an initiative aimed at raising funds to support the fight against cancer through establishment of Meru Cancer Institute, a research and awareness center, at Meru Level 5 Hospital. The first ever annual exercise…
MERU COUNTY GOVERNMENT SIGNS AN MOU WITH THE NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF KENYA - MOU IS SET TO REVOLUTIONIZE MERU'S CULTURAL SETTINGSOct 09 2019 - The Meru County Government, under the patronage of Governor Kiraitu Murungi on 8/10/2019, signed an MOU with the National Museums of Kenya. With the MOU in place, the collaborative effort of the County Government, The National Museum and Njuri Ncheke shall go on to identify and preserve all cultural sites in bid to preserve the Ameru people's…
THANK YOU FOR BEING OUR SAVIOR: IGEMBE RESIDENTS TELL GOVERNOR KIRAITU.Oct 08 2019 - It was a dream come true for Igembe residents as Governor Kiraitu Murungi commissioned the infamous Kore Road which was fully funded by the County Government. The road was among the most impassable roads in the region and has been for many years used by politicians to hunt for votes. Igembe leaders led by Meru Senator Hon Mithika Linturi,…
MERU COUNTY LEADERS LAUD GOVERNOR KIRAITUS DEVELOPMENT RECORD.Oct 07 2019 - Ntharene, Imenti South Sub County, 6th October 2019. Leaders from across the County have praised Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s two year impressive development record. Speaking at Ntharene PCEA Highway Church in Abogeta East, Imenti South Sub County, MCAs and other leaders noted that for the last two financial years Governor Kiraitu’s…
BIGGEST BANANA MARKET IN KENYA, SET TO BE MODERNIZED AND EXPANDED.Oct 07 2019 - Meru Governor H.E. Kiraitu Murungi has announced that his administration plans to build and expand the banana market at Ntharene into the largest such facility in the region. Speaking at PCEA Ntharene Church in Abogeta East, South Imenti, the Governor said that the market which is known in Kenya and East Africa for vibrant banana trade, will…
CHINESE BROADCASTER TO BOLSTER TOURISM MARKETING IN MERU COUNTY.Oct 07 2019 - The County Department of Tourism led by the Executive Mr. Maingi Mugambi and his Chief Officer Mr. Titus Murungi, have today led a team of Communication experts from Chinese Global Television Network (CGTN), an international broadcaster from China, who are on a five days expedition of Meru to identify and discover the County’s tourism…
Leaders call for concerted effort towards society growth.Oct 04 2019 - Chief of Staff Gideon Kimathi has called for a concerted effort in promoting growth of the society. Kimathi who today, spoke during the funeral service of Charity Kalimbi Kang’ote, the late wife to Meru County's Imenti Central Subcounty Education Officer, Mr. Silas Mungiiria Nyamu, called for unity, and a concerted effort in developing the…
EQUITY BANK LAUDED FOR CONTINUED ROLE TO PROVIDE MWANANCHI-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS.Oct 03 2019 - Equity Bank Group has been applauded and heartily congratulated for continuing to be a premier institution that has revolutionized the financial sector in the country. Chief of Staff Hon. Gideon Kimathi, speaking during the Bank’s celebration of 35 years anniversary at Makutano Equity Branch, where he represented Governor Kiraitu Murungi,…
County Government partner with Narayana Health, India in a 3-day free surgical medical camp.Oct 03 2019 - By Elijah Gichunge The County Government has partnered with NARAYANA HEALTH, one of the India’s largest and most reputable group of hospital’s, in conducting a free medical camp at Meru Level 5 hospital, led by Dr. Krishna Kishore, Dr.Anoop Kumar as well as Dr.Rohit Ranade. The exercise which began today through Friday afternoon, seeks…