The Directorate of External Partnerships and affairs is under the office of the Governor, established in 2018 by the current county government regime to advance Meru County interest nationally and globally through innovative diplomacy, searching and pursuing opportunities that will add value to Meru County

strategic interests.

The Department fulfills this, through a broad range of activities, including;

? Proactive and Reactive Grant Seeking for priority projects in all county ministries and departments Such as; fundraising for Mt Kenya Run to raise funds for the cancer center.

? Linking the county government ministries with external partners both local and international organizations (Corporates, NGOS and National Government Ministries).

? Organizing stakeholders networking events and Forums working closely with Meru County Civil

? Society Organizations (CSOs) network.

? Organizing various high-level meetings and forums at the county hosting high-level dignitaries and ambassadorial delegations

? Facilitating processing of VISAS applications request for Meru county government officials traveling on official business abroad

? Championing County long term development blueprint dubbed MESC vision 2040 in collaboration with other key departments at the county

Vision

To excel in the advancement of Meru county Interests through effective diplomatic engagement with local and international organizations/governments.

Mission

To advance Meru countys interest nationally and globally through innovative diplomacy, continuously searching and pursuing opportunities that will add value to Meru Countys strategic interest.