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Kiraitu unveils committees key to economic growthMar 16 2018 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi has commissioned the sub-counties development committee to coordinate development at Sub-County level. The committee will indentify and prioritize development projects to be implemented by the County Government.They will also facilitate participatory planning and budgeting for development projects across the County.…
FARMERS TO REAP FROM KOREA AND PARTNERSHIP WITH MERU COUNTYMar 15 2018 - Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has expressed his willingness on enhancing cooperation between the Republic of Korea and Meru County to promote agriculture. Kiraitu said despite his international networks he specifically went to look for the Republic of Korea ambassador due to his country turnaround story and economic catch-up over the past…
EFFORTS TO REVITALIZE COFFEE SECTOR IN MERU GATHER PACEMar 14 2018 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi has said his administration will guarantee the Meru coffee farmers a Ksh 500 million loan from the Cooperative Bank to actualize the monthly payment program. The move is expected to turn around the struggling coffee industry. He spoke when a committee tasked with implementing the Ethiopian coffee model presented its…
Governor Kiraitu Murungi inaugurates all Public Hospital Management Boards.Mar 09 2018 - Today, Governor Kiraitu Murungi has inaugurated all Public Hospital Management Boards whose members were named in December, last year. The boards key functions will be to oversee the financial management of the hospitals and play an oversight role.
Kiraitu promises to improve healthcare provisionMar 05 2018 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi has promised to invest massive in the health sector with focus on preventive healthcare to ensure improved healthcare provision in the County. Speaking during the ground breaking ceremony for a modern ward block to be built in two phases at the Meru Level Five Hospital, Kiraitu thanked President Kenyatta's government…
Governor Kiraitu launches Economic and Social CouncilFeb 23 2018 - 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…
Governor Kiraitu Murungi commissioned a key road .Feb 22 2018 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi on Tuesday morning commissioned a key road that will accelerate economic growth and reduce traffic jams in Meru town. The road which runs from Gitimbine NCPB depot through Majengo to Meru Sports Club will be upgraded to cabro standards. Speaking after the launch in Gitimbine, Governor Kiraitu said motorists will…
MAKING MERU GREAT/ MONTHLY ISSUEJan 22 2018 -
Kiraitu starts restructuring his GovernmentJan 19 2018 - In the first of a series of action on the recommendations of the HR audit carried out by Deloitte Consulting Ltd, we wish to communicate the following: 1) That all those serving as Ward Administrators as at 18th August 2017 have been retained and are required to report to the CECM Legal Affairs, Public Service Management & Administration on…
Pending bills scrutiny team sets January 26 as the deadline for contractors to submit claimsJan 10 2018 - The pending bills scrutiny committee will receive the claims by January 26 according to the timelines released by the chairman Rueben M’ikieni. "We will advertise for the filling of claims on Friday, January 12. The advertisement will appear on local dailies and the county website," he added The committee was formed by Governor Kiraitu Murungi…