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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…
Kiraitu to streamline county civil service in line with the making Meru great dreamJan 08 2018 - On Saturday, Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi promised to introduce a radical shift in the governance system of Meru county to achieve pledges he made in his manifesto. Addressing the County employees at Thiiri Center in Kithoka area he posed the big question - What are you doing to Make Meru Great? ''I need your help and support. That why I called…
Kiraitu forms committee to flush out dubious contractorsJan 05 2018 - Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has formed a Pending Bills Scrutiny Committee to ascertain the genuine claims and make recommendations as to their payments by the County Government. The pending bills stand above Sh 1.3 billion. The committee members include Riungu M'ikieni (Chairperson), Beatrice Baariu, Kainga Mitu, Eng Mbaya Karichu, Eng John…
KIRAITU UNVEILS THE NEW MCDIC BOARDDec 13 2017 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi has unveiled a new board for the Meru County Development and Investment Corporation (MCDIC) Kiraitu appointed Felicity Biriri as chairperson and James Mwenda Muratha and Kenneth Ntongai as board members of the investment vehicle after vetting and approval by the County Assembly of Meru. Felicity Biriri, a business…
Ex - Governor Peter Munya to withdraw election petitionNov 27 2017 - On Monday, former governor Peter Munya's lawyers, under his instructions, have asked the court to be allowed until the 4th of December 2017 to formally withdraw a petition filed at the court challenging the election of Kiraitu Murungi as Meru governor in the August polls. The two addressed members of the public at Meru Law Courts after the…
AFA opens office in Maua, to protect MiraaNov 25 2017 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi presided over the opening of Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) offices in Maua town on Saturday. The establishment of the office is one of the efforts to safeguard the welfare of the Miraa crop, following recognition by the national government of the plant as a cash crop. Key stakeholders from the Ministry of…