May 13, 2026
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Makueni DP receiving the fruit fly traps consignment/photo courtesy

Makueni Mango farmers to benefit from 15,000 fruit fly traps

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Makueni mango farmers received a major boost in the fight against fruit fly infestation after Trademark Africa, through East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA), with support from the European Union, donated 15,000 fruit fly pheromone traps to the county. Speaking when she received the consignment, Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili noted that the intervention comes at…

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Meru Dairy CEO Kennedy Gitonga (in spectacles), Secretary of State of Nebraska in the United States of America Robert Evnen and Meru Deputy governor Ms Linda Kiome at Meru Dairy Union Processing plant./photo by John Majau

Meru County to partner with State of Nebraska to boost dairy farming

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Meru county and the state of Nebraska from United States are set to work together in an effort to boost dairy farming This was confirmed by the Secretary of state of Nebraska Robert Evnen, who said they will partner with Meru Dairy Cooperative Union to develop animal feeds. Evnen visited Meru Dairy Cooperative Union in…

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Matatu Saccos not collecting revenue for county, says Machakos Finance Executive

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Machakos County Finance Executive Member Onesmus Kuyu has refuted claims that Matatu Sacco members have been collecting revenue for onward transmission to the County Treasury contrary to regulations. The claims were made by Mua Ward MCA Mr. Francis Ngunga while contributing to a motion on the floor of the County Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Kuyu,…

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Mercy Mwakio, representing the CSOs caucus addressing the press in Voi on Friday. photo by Michael Oduor

CSOs fault Taita Taveta County budget, demand inclusive development projects

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Civil Society Organizations, (CSOs) in Taita Taveta County have expressed strong dissatisfaction with development projects approved by Members of County Assembly for the 2025-2026 budget period, citing misaligned priorities that fail to address the real needs of vulnerable populations. Speaking during a press briefing in Voi town on Friday, Mercy Mwakio, representing the CSOs caucus,…

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Deputy Governor of Makueni Lucy Mulili (4th from right) with FAO team during a courtesy visit on August 26, 2026/photo courtesy

FAO, Makueni County partner to transform livestock feed production in the region

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has announced plans to work with Makueni County in a five year project that will transform livestock feed production and create opportunities for young people. The project, known as Creating Shared Value in the Livestock Sector with Young People in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands,…

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Elections suspended at Taita Taveta Iron Ore-rich Kishushe ranch Cooperative

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The highly anticipated leadership elections at Kishushe Ranch have been postponed indefinitely following irregularities in the membership register, prolonging a governance crisis that has plagued the mineral-rich cooperative for over a decade. The postponement which was announced during what was supposed to be Election Day, has resulted in the installation of a five-member interim committee…

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Siraji Sacco plaza/photo courtesy

Siraji Sacco in Laikipia advertises three job positions

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Siraji Sacco a licensed medium size Sacco society based in Timau, Nanyuki town, is seeking to recruit MSME officer, Micro Credit Officer and Debt Collector. MSME officer purpose will be promotion, growth and management of the Sacco’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)  while Micro Credit Officer  role will be  growing the business and groups…

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President William Ruto assents to the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, at the Homa Bay State Lodge on August 13, 2025. /Photo courtesy

Ruto signs bill establishing County Assembly Fund in all 47 counties

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President William Ruto has signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023, marking a significant boost for devolution and county governance. The legislation, sponsored by Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi, paves the way for the establishment of a County Assembly Fund in all 47 counties,…

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Attendees pose for a group photo after a training session./ Photo courtesy.

Meru County partners with NAVCDP to empower lead farmers

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The Meru County Government in collaboration with the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) has expressed commitment in enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable agribusiness practices. The initiative focuses on equipping lead farmers with essential skills and knowledge in Technologies, Innovations, and Management Practices (TIMPs). County officers led by Jasper Muthomi, a Liaison Officer…

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The Meru County Government approves KShs14.6 Billion budget

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The Meru County Government has approved its budget for the 2025/2026 financial year. Governor Isaac Mutuma assented to the Sh14.6 billion budget at his office on Monday. Mutuma noted that the health sector received the lion’s share, with Sh1.9 billion allocated for development and procurement of medical supplies. Roads were allocated Sh1.6 billion, water and irrigation…

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