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GOVERNOR ISAAC MUTUMA SETS MERU ON NEW TRAJECTORY WITH NKUBU MUNICIPALITY STATUS AND LANDMARK MIRAA LAWJan 21 2026 - MERU, KENYA - In a landmark event held at the Meru County Headquarters, His Excellency Governor Isaac Mutuma has officially ushered in a new era of growth and prosperity for the region. The Governor presided over a historic double-win for the county: the formal conferment of the Nkubu Municipality Charter and the enactment of…
Hope, Health and Resilience: Governor Mutuma MEthingia Commissions Ultramodern Maternity Wing at Ngarendare Dispensary.Jan 16 2026 - H.E. Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia has presided over the commissioning of a fully equipped ultramodern maternity wing at Ngarendare Dispensary in Kisima ward, Buuri West sub-county. The new wing features a comprehensive range of units including an NBU, a postnatal ward, an antenatal ward, and a fully equipped newborn unit. All sections are…
Deputy Governor Lindah Kiome Commissions Poultry Empowerment Programme in Tigania WestJan 13 2026 - On behalf of H.E. Hon. Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia , H.E. the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lindah Kiome Gitonga , commissioned the distribution of 4,444 improved indigenous chickens to 28 farmer groups at Kimirii Chief’s Camp in Tigania West. Beneficiary farmers underwent comprehensive training on proper poultry husbandry, routine vaccination, and…
Governor Mutuma Leads Meru Somalia Trade Talks on Miraa and AgricultureJan 12 2026 - Today, H.E. Governor Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia , together with fellow leaders, held a productive meeting with the Somali Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Jibriil Ibraam Abdulle , aimed at strengthening trade ties and exploring collaboration opportunities between Meru County and the Republic of Somalia . The discussions focused primarily on miraa , a…
Delivering development at the grassroots: H.E. Governor Rev. Mutuma MEthingia engages Igoji West Ward residents, flags off roads and water projects.Jan 07 2026 - H.E. Governor Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia this afternoon engaged residents of Igoji West Ward at Kinoro Market in Imenti South Sub-County, where he led a productive and forward-looking public forum on the area’s development priorities. During the engagement, the Governor outlined key projects the County Government is committed to delivering,…
Governor Mutuma Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Miraa Farmers from Cartels.Jan 06 2026 - H.E. Governor Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia has reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to protecting communities from the exploitation of resources that rightfully belong to them, particularly the miraa crop, which has for decades suffered injustice through invasion and manipulation by cartels. This morning, the Governor met with Members of…
Meru County Approves 2026 Development Agenda, Shifts Focus to DeliveryDec 22 2025 - The Meru County Government has approved a focused development agenda for 2026 following a Cabinet meeting chaired by Rev. Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia. The resolutions prioritize industrial growth, agricultural productivity, reliable health services, social inclusion and infrastructure delivery, with key programs rolling out from…
Meru Municipality Begins Historic Journey to City StatusDec 18 2025 - The journey to elevate Meru Municipality to city status has officially commenced, marking a historic milestone in the county’s development agenda. Under the leadership of H.E. Governor Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia , an ad hoc committee comprising a dedicated team of professionals has been constituted to spearhead the transition. The committee…
Nkubu Municipality Validation Plan: Governor Mutuma Engages Taita CommunityDec 17 2025 - The Meru County Government remains deliberate and committed to uplifting communities by promoting sustainable growth through continuous engagement and public awareness on the importance of development initiatives. In line with this commitment, H.E. Governor Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia led an interactive public engagement session during the…
Governor Mutuma MEthingia Reviews World Bank Supported Urban Roads & Livelihoods Project in Meru.Dec 16 2025 - H.E. Governor Rev. Mutuma M’Ethingia chaired a high-level multisectoral meeting with the World Bank, Community Road Empowerment (CORE), and the Ministry of Roads and Transport to assess the remarkable impact of the Improved Livelihood Opportunities and Accessibility for Underserved Urban Communities Project in Meru County, as it approaches…