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County Government rescues 9 patients suffering from suspected elephantiasis at Laare.May 22 2019 - Story by Makena Kaburu Photos by Anncieta Mukiri The Health CEC, Mr. Misheck Mutuma, has today led the crew of medical personnel during a rescue mission that saw seven patients suffering from suspected elephantiasis, taken for urgent treatment and observation at The Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital while two were taken to the Mutuati ‘s…
SENATE SIDES WITH MERU GOVERNOR AS THE COUNTY IS CLEARED OVER AUDIT QUERIES.May 21 2019 - Story by Elijah Gichunge Picture by James Mwirigi Meru Governor has been cleared by the Senate Committee on County Public Accounts and Investment on the 2017/2018 Auditor General's (AGs) report queries. The allegations on the report had it that Meru County had misappropriated funds as reported on the financial year ending 30th June 2018. The…
MERU COUNTY LEGISLATORS VOW TO PROTECT GOVERNOR KIRAITUS DEVELOPMENT AGENDA AGAINST DISRUPTIVE POLITICS.May 17 2019 - Members of Meru County Assembly have pledged to support the resolve by County Governor Kiraitu Murungi, who has sworn that his focus to deliver on his mandate will not be derailed by opponents’ calls for early start of campaigns. Speaking in Nyaki West Ward, during issuance of cheques worth Sh93 million for construction of ECDE classes and…
MERU COUNTY BANANA STAKEHOLDERS FORUM.May 17 2019 - By: Makenah Kaburu Photos By: Anncienta Mukiri Known for the production of different varieties, such as the William Hybrid, Gross Mitchel (Kampala), Fhia 17, Giant Carendash, Uganda Green (Kiganda) and plantains commonly known as Gichagara, among others, Meru is the leading banana producer the country, with an estimated value of over Ksh. 6B as…
COUNTY HOLDS FARMERS DAY TO PROMOTE HORTICULTURE.May 16 2019 - By Elijah Gichunge Photos: James Mwirigi Meru County Agriculture Departmemt, in partnership with State Department of Agriculture and Japan International Cooperation Agency, (JICA) held Farmers Field Day at Murera, Igembe Central Subcounty. The event was aimed to promote horticulture through Small Holder Horticulture Empowerment & Promotion…
COUNTY ROLLS OUT FREE CANCER SCREENING SERVICES.May 16 2019 - Meru County through the office of the First Lady Priscilla Murungi has, in partnership with Meru Hospice Care Association, ( KEHPCA) Ampath Oncology and Kenya Hospices Palliative, rolled out free cancer screening services scheduled for all subcounties. Speaking at Timau Subcounty Hospital, the First Lady said the county government has keen…
CONTRACTORS TO BE PAID UPON COMPLETION OF THEIR WORK.May 15 2019 - By:Murithi Kinyua. Photos:Anncienta Mukiri. CEC charge of Roads, Transport and Energy Mr. Julius Taitumu has assured contactors that the County Government is committed to pay them on time upon completion of their work. Speaking during the meeting with the contractors to issue contract award letters, the CEC noted that his department has…
TEA GROWING ZONES TO RECEIVE REGULAR ROAD MAINTENANCE AS TEA CESS COMMITTEE IS LAUNCHED.May 15 2019 - By: JEFFERS MWITI. PHOTOS By:PHOEBE OKALL Members of County Assembly from tea growing zones across Meru have welcomed the formation of Tea Cess Committee, which will oversee implementation of the Tea Cess Act passed by the Assembly. Committee comprising of Directors from Tea Factories across the County and other members constituted in…
Meru County Alcoholic and Drinks Control Board will start a Countywide inspection on bar owners.May 14 2019 - By:Murithi Kinyua. Photos By: Anncieta Mukiri. Meru County Alcoholic and Drinks Control Board will start a Countywide inspection on bar owners who have not complied with the regulations. Speaking during the last meeting of the sensitization program at kaguru Technical Training institute, licensing and enforcement director, Mr.…
MERU GOVERNOR REGISTERS FOR HUDUMA NAMBA.May 14 2019 - Governor Kiraitu has joined other Kenyans to register for National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIM) dubbed "Huduma Numba," at the county's Headquarters. Kiraitu was impressed to note the government has taken the right direction to digitize its operations that will relieve Kenyans the burden of carrrying multiple crucial…