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PROBE TAMATA COMPANY OVER STALLED WATER PROJECT, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ASKED.May 13 2019 - Akaiga residents have blamed Tamata Company Limited for denying them their right for access to water, derailed by the implementation of Akaiga Giant Water project, the heart of Tigania Central. EALA MP Mpuru Aburi, alleged to own the company, is said to have used his powers as the then area Member of Parliament, to cancel the tender from…
CEC Sports, Youth and Culture Mr. Daniel Kiogora graced the closing ceremony.May 12 2019 - Today, the CEC Sports, Youth and Culture Mr. Daniel Kiogora graced the closing ceremony of National Scramble championship which began yesterday with over 80 participants from across Kenya. Kiogora noted that the game is in an advanced level, promising the County Government's support in naturing talents in schools to help grow and promote the game…
COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO SUPPORT SELF HELP GROUPS, TO UPLIFT LIVELIHOODS.May 10 2019 - The County Government will support community based groups to achieve their goals in improving the economic status and well-being of members, in the spirit of taking development to the grassroots. Chief of Staff, Hon. Gideon Kimathi has said that through respective Departments, the Government will provide capacity building and skill set…
THE COUNTY HAS NO BUDGET ABSORPTION DEFICIT, SAYS MERU FINANCE MINISTER.May 09 2019 - Meru County Deputy Governor and Minister for Finance Hon. Titus Ntuchiu has rubbished claims that the County has a deficit in absorption of the funds disbursed from the National Treasury. The DG said that as the authority in the County Finance docket and expenditure, he is fully aware that all the funds sent to the County Government of Meru…
COUNTY GOVERNMENT RELEASES KSH 104 MILLION FOR BURSARIES.May 08 2019 - MIKINDURI, 8th MAY 20219,Meru Governor's Press Unit ( MGPU) Governor Kiraitu Murungi has officiated the release of KSh104 million worth of bursaries for students across the county. The Governor said that for the first time students in Day Secondary Schools across the County will also benefit from the bursaries. He noted that the County…
MERU MEDICS CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL NURSES WEEK, AS COUNTY GOVERNMENT PROMISE IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS.May 07 2019 - By Elijah Gichunge Picture by James Mwirigi CEC Health Misheck Mutuma, has said that the County Government is out to improve the working environment for the medics in the county. In recognition to the critical role they play in provision of health care services, the CEC said the department has taken measures to promote the common cadre…
WATER DEPARTMENT ROLLS OUT INSPECTIONS FOR SINKING PHASE TWO OF SOLAR POWER DRIVEN BOREHOLES.May 07 2019 - By Elijah Gichunge Picture by Leakey Gitonga CEC Water & Irrigation, Dr. Eunice Nkirote, accompanied by her Chief officer, George Kimathi, Director, Jack Muthamia and Mikinduri MCA, Gabriel Chokera, made an inspection tour for Phase two of the solar powered boreholes, whose sinking is ongoing a cross the dry regions of the County. Speaking…
RESIDENTS OF NAATHU, IGEMBE NORTH PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR KIRAITUS DEVELOPMENT AGENDA.May 07 2019 - Naathu Ward residents in Igembe North Sub County have said that they will continue supporting Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s administration in order to continue reaping the fruits of the ongoing development projects in the area. Random speakers from the jubilant and cheerful crowds who turned up at Mutuati Primary School grounds to receive…
GOVERNOR KIRAITU STRIVING TO FULLY INVOLVE MWANANCHI IN THEIR OWN DEVELOPMENT, SAYS CHIEF OF STAFF.May 07 2019 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi aims to ensure equalization in funds distribution across the County through annual Ward Fund allocation to the 45 Wards. Chief of Staff Hon. Gideon Kimathi today said that the Sh20 million Ward Fund kitty is meant to incorporate people at the grassroots in planning and Implementation of development in their…
MERU INTERVENES TO RESCUE A TUMOR PATIENT.May 03 2019 - Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital has perfomed a rare jaw tumor surgery that involved the removal of the 2.5 kg growth tumor from the face . Mr Daniel Ndege , 66 year old , from Imenti North has lived with the tumor for 7 years. Dr James Kirimi, a mexilofacial specialist ( a facial and jaw specialist ) at Meru level 5 , perfomed the surgery…