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Boda boda operators asked to seek indemnity as Kiirua/Naari registered groups receive new bikes.Jun 21 2019 - Boda boda operators asked to seek indemnity as Kiirua/Naari registered groups receive new bikes By Elijah Gichunge Picture; James Mwirigi Ag. CEC Youth Jeremiah Lenya has once again stated that Governor Kiraitu recognizes the role of youth in community development and that's why he chose to start MYS, an impact sourcing program for artisan man…
MERU WORKING ON A PLAN TO SEE SUFFICIENT BLOOD FOR PATIENTS.Jun 20 2019 - Written by Elly Mwandiki Photo credit Lynette Kinoti Meru county government , Health department held a stakeholders forum of hospitals requiring blood for transfusion , to see a working plan for sufficient blood to the needy patients in our hospitals.One of the plan is to prevent donor apathy to see all eligible Meru residents donate blood.…
Meru Hosts Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Season Two Championships.Jun 20 2019 - By Gichunge Elijah and James Mwirigi Ag. CEC in charge of youth, Jeremiah Lenya flaggs off the 'Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom' season two games competition at Kinoru Stadium. This is one of the major events the stadium has been hosting on talent and skills development among the youth.
Kiguchwa boda boda groups receive new motorbikes courtesy of ward fund.Jun 20 2019 - Gichunge: By Elijah Gichunge Picture by James Mwirigi Ward Fund has gone to a higher notch this time targeting organised youth groups for wealth creation programs. Youth affairs department led by the Ag. CEC Jeremiah Lenya, respective CO, Lewis Mwirigi and Kiguchwa Ward MCA Linus Athinya have today distributed motorbikes to 7 groups of…
LET THE BLIND SEE.Jun 19 2019 - Written by Elly Mwandiki Photo credit Lynette Kinoti and Leakey Gitonga In a continued bid to boost healthcare across the county, the department of Health in partnership with The Henry Family Advised Fund & The Hollows Foundation have kicked off a free surgical drive targeting resident suffering from Cataract & other eye-related problems…
COUNTY GOVERNMENT MOVES TO RESTRUCTURE MACADAMIA FARMING.Jun 18 2019 - In line with implementation of the various value chains in crop, livestock production and other sectors aimed at improving agriculture, the Department of Agriculture has today hosted macadamia farmers from across Meru County to a Macadamia Stakeholders Forum. This comes after fora for banana and potato stakeholders were recently held through…
Central Region Economic Bloc (CEREB).Jun 16 2019 - We have today as the Central Region Economic Bloc (CEREB) signed an agreement and a draft blue print for the bloc that will help us leverage economies of scale in the region in order to improve the livelihoods of people in our counties through joint implementation of projects and programs. Together with Co-Chairman Governor Francis Kimemia of…
MERU COUNTY LAUNCHES FIRST MOUNTAIN TOURISM EVENT.Jun 15 2019 - Months after the road to the top of Mt. Kenya was commissioned by Governor Kiraitu Murungi, today the access to Lake Elyse 13,000 ft. up the mountain through Meru County was officially launched. Meru Deputy Governor Hon. Titus Ntuchiu presided over the launch and flagged off the first ever mountain tourism event in Meru, the Meru 4 by 4…
County government seeks to enhance vocational training.Jun 14 2019 - Story by Elijah Gichunge Picture by Anncieta Mukiri. CEC Education, Linner Nkirote has expressed the County government's commitment to support vocational education. This comes when the department has started capacity building trainings for VTC instructors and managers in order to help improve modes of service delivery, relationships and…
Mwamba Rugby Football Club team.Jun 13 2019 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi has this evening received a courtesy call from Mwamba Rugby Football Club team members led by team chairman Mr. George Mbaye and team Director Edwin Waita. The team is in Meru for the preparations of the Kabeberi 7s Rugby tournament which will take place at Kinoru Stadium and Meru National Polytechnic grounds on 27th…