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Njuri Ncheke Joins the move to promote Governor Kiraitus social development agenda.Oct 03 2019 - By Elijah Gichunge Picture, Phoebe Okall Meru Council of Elders, Njuri Ncheke, has joined the county government’s efforts to promote gender equity and equality, by fighting gender based violence through implementation of Sexual Gender Based Violence policy. Gender violence, has been a big challenge to county as evidence of social values…
NO MORE SELLING CABBAGE IN THE MUD FOR TRADERS AS NEWLY PAVED GAKOROMONE MARKET IS COMMISSIONEDOct 01 2019 - The traders of Gakoromone green produce market finally have something to smile about, as Governor Kiraitu Murungi today, commissioned the newly upgraded and cabro-paved market as he had promised them early this year in April. While launching the new look market, the Governor reminded them that the last time he was there, he wore mud boots…
Free county, surgical society of Kenya medical camp, benefits over 100 patients with neglected conditions.Sep 30 2019 - By Elijah Gichunge & Florence Njeri County Government has partnered with Surgical Society of Kenya doctors in a 4- day surgical camp dated 26th-29th September, in a bid to help the less fortunate patients get medical attention, at Meru Level V Hospital, Miathene, Nyambene and Kanyakine Level IV Hospitals. The exercise carried out by over 100…
Kiraitu praised for promoting local market for dairy products.Sep 30 2019 - By Elijah Gichunge Picture; Phoebe Okall PS State Department of Livestock, Harry Kimutai has lauded Meru County leadership for prioritizing dairy sector as part of social economic development. Kimutai who spoke during the Meru Dairy Cooperative Union 6th Annual Farmers Day at Gitoro Show Ground, said the Meru ECDE milk plan, borrowed by 6 more…
RESIDENTS ISSUED WITH YOUTH AND WOMEN FUND CHEQUES WORTH MILLIONS.Sep 30 2019 - Deputy Governor, Hon. Titus Ntuchiu, graced the Kinoru Stadium grounds, during the issuance of cheques to women groups, and youths, from the Youth Fund and Women Enterprise Fund, in an effort to empower youth and women alike, so as to ensure residents engage in activities that bring home an income through investing in fruitful businesses.…
Meru Deputy Governor cautions residents against using over the counter drugs.Sep 30 2019 - Deputy Governor, Titus Ntuchiu has called for professional handling of drugs in all public health facilities for accountability purposes. Ntuchiu, who spoke at County Headquarters while he flagged off the World’s Pharmacist Day celebration for Meru County, whose theme was "Safe & Effective Medicines For All," urged the people of Meru to…
Kiraitus new plan to improve Agriculture.Sep 30 2019 - By Elijah Gichunge Picture; Phoebe Okall Governor Kiraitu has promised continued promotion of agriculture for improved food security and income in the county. While receiving mechanized agricultural equipment for the county through Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), in an handing over ceremony graced by CS Public Service, Margaret…
County, Maziwa Project Partner For Improved Milk Management and Production Systems.Sep 24 2019 - By Elijah Gichunge & Leakey Gitonga Agriculture Department, Meru County, has in partnership with the Maziwa Project distributed equipment aimed to empower Meru North and Mikinduri Dairy Cooperative farmers. The equipment which involved over 200 aluminium milk cans, a motorbike, computer, printer and dairy farming manuals, were meant to help…
ESTABLISHMENT OF KMTC CAMPUSES WELL ON COURSE, ASSURES HEALTH EXECUTIVESep 23 2019 - The County Executive for Health Misheck Mutuma M’Muyuri toured the upcoming Kenya Medical Training College(KMTC) campus in Kanyakine, South Imenti, to assess progress. Mr. Mutuma who was accompanied by the Deputy Principal Mr. Peter Guchu, said that the successful opening of the college which has already admitted students, is a big milestone…
IMENTI KMTC CAMPUS OPEN!!Sep 23 2019 - In line with our governor's quest to improve healthcare services to the Meru people, CEC member, Misheck Mutuma, visited the 1st Completed Imenti Campus of the Kenya Medical Training College(KMTC) in Kanyakine. The campus which has already enrolled over 80 student in it's first offering, will play a major role in training the much needed…