The Meru County Government approves KShs14.6 Billion budget

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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National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Maua, Meru County./photo courtesy

Police recover part of 7,354 bags fertilizer stolen from NCPB depot in Meru

Police have recovered part of 7,354 bags of fertilizer stolen from the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Maua, Meru County. Eight suspects were also arrested in connection with the looting and several vehicles believed to have been used in ferrying fertilizer including motorbikes and probox cars have been impounded. The looting happened…

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Meru Dairy Cooperative Union members attends the 9th annual Farmers Field Day/photo file

Over 35,000 youthful farmers to participate in 2025 Meru Dairy Cooperative field day

More than 35,000 farmers from Meru, Tharaka Nithi and Embu counties are expected to take part in this year’s Meru Dairy Cooperative field day which focuses on youthful farmers. This year’s annual farmers’ field day, that will take place on June 21, 2025, is the 10th since the milk processor started organizing the educational event. The…

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Cooperators shoots down contentious clauses in Meru cooperative societies Bill 2025,

Cooperators have shot down the contentious clauses proposed through the Tribunal Act 2014 and forwarded to the Meru County assembly sectoral committee on Trade, Tourism, and Cooperatives. The committee chaired by Nyaki West MCA Kirima Mubichi that held a public participation at Kamundi Hall on Thursday wanted to align the Meru County Cooperative Act, 2025,…

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at Riiji Catholic church in Central Imenti constituency, Meru county/Phpto by John Majau.

DP asserts government efforts to rescue economy through advanced policies, strategies 

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that the government has developed policies to rescue the economy and ensure farmers get the highest earnings from their produce. Speaking at a Thanksgiving mass at Riiji Catholic church service in Central Imenti constituency, Meru, the deputy President said Kenya Kwanza administration has already developed strategies and policies to…

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Some of the Zone 7 tea directors from Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties during the presser

Tea directors tell Agriculture PS to keep off tea factories

Tea directors from Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties have told the  Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono to keep off and stop meddling with tea factories issues because the government has no powers to interfere with private entities. The directors challenged the authority of Agriculture PS following his recent directives regarding the troubled Miciimikuru Factory. During an…

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Politician cum philanthropist Earnest Kimaita

Meru residents urged to embrace goat farming for economic prosperity and stability

Meru residents have been urged to fully embrace goat farming for economic prosperity and stability. A politician cum philanthropist Mr. Earnest Kimaita Mkulima said goat farming is very profitable and rewarding to those who  embrace it. Speaking at Kaguma market in Mwangathia ward in Central Imenti  constituency,  Meru county, Mkulima said goat milk is currently…

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A demonstration farm at Munanda kwa Mungania in Buuri constituency, Meru county.

Farmers in Isiolo, Meru, and Laikipia learn innovative sustainable agricultural practices

Farmers, students and pupils from Arid and semi-arid areas of Isiolo, Meru and Laikipia counties received digital literacy and modern agriculture skills to fight food insecurity. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in collaboration with other partners brought experts in Agriculture and Dairy farming who sensitized them on effective methods of pests and diseases control in crops,…

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Former nominated MCA Betty Kinya addressing residents at Tutua market.

Farmers urged to join cooperatives as Cotton farming gains momentum

Farmers in Ruiri Rwarera, Buuri East sub-county have been urged to join Cotton cooperative societies in the area so as to benefit from BT Cotton seedling distribution initiative ahead of the planting season. Former nominated MCA in the Meru County Assembly Betty Kinya Kiambati disclosed that the area is rich in black cotton, the type…

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