Governor Kiraitu launches Economic and Social Council Governor Kiraitu Murungi on Friday inaugurated the Meru Economic and Social Council (MESC).The high-level advisory body comprising of eminent persons will create a forum in which different stakeholders in the County can discuss and identify policy issues and give recommendations to the County Government for implementation. The council formed in the spirit of all-inclusive governance system will be expected to provide the County Government with an expert advice on economic and social matters. Kiraitu said the council chaired by Amb Francis Muthaura will develop and recommend policies that will promote social equity, economic growth, employment creation and reduction of poverty. The Meru Economic and Social Council (MESC), the think tank of eminent persons inaugurated by Governor Kiraitu Murungi to produce ideas to stimulate Meru County's economic growth met thereafter to lay the groundwork for its operations. The chairman of the council, Amb Francis Muthaura, said the council will work tirelessly to produce the vision for Meru in six months time. Senator Mithika Linturi noted there is need to pass laws in the County Assembly that will insulate the vision from political interference in the future. The vision to be anchored on four pillars namely political, social, economic and enablers is expected to transform Meru to middle-income status.ation of the council was a key promise made by Kiraitu last year when he sought to become Meru Governor.