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Traders at Gakoromone market, in Meru County are calling for the election of new leaders, alleging corruption by the current leadership. They have raised concerns over disbursement of empowerment funds that were released by the government a few weeks ago. The bitter traders also raised questions on the formula and methodology of distribution, citing unfairness. “We…
The Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that the construction of the Meru Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) will be completed by the end of this year. DP Kindiki said the government is keen on completing and operationalizing the Meru Aggregation and Industrial Park by December. The national and county governments are building 47 CAIPs across…
The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) donated equipment and machines to more than 30 Micro and Small Enterprises youth groups in Meru County. The donation of the essential tools and equipment is meant to help start, grow and boost their businesses. The groups benefited from equipment such as sewing machines that were issued to…
The Kenya ambassador to Somalia Kubai Kiringo has promised to help in the fight to end miraa business crisis in the country. Speaking at the Meru county governor’s residence during the swearing in ceremony of the County Executive Committee Members, Kiringo said several factors have hindered the business for years noting stringent measures have to…
Potato farmers in Meru are set to benefit from Korea through the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA). Dr Ji Gang Kim, director of Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA), said they are carrying out modern village projects in Meru County. “We are holding training on cultivation and post-harvest management within Meru County….
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has announced plans to accelerate production of orthodox tea processing following its high souring demands internationally. Speaking at Githongo and Imenti tea factories in Meru County Saturday June 15, the CS said the special tea fetch higher market prices globally compared to the common tea. The future of tea is orthodox so…
Apstar Sacco, formerly Ukulima Sacco recently opened its ninth branch in Meru County at Greenwood City Mall. The eight other branches are in Nakuru, Kisii, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nairobi, Embu and Kakamega counties. Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, who graced the opening ceremony lauded the Sacco for expanding its presence across the country. “We are grateful that…
Capital Sacco has officially launched an ambitious share drive promotion meant to recruit more members to the institution and reward those who add on their capital share. The promotion dubbed ‘Pepea na Capital Sacco’ aims at mobilising more members to buy more share capital with the winners set to be awarded with various prizes. The…
Solution Sacco, through its Corporate Social Responsibility, has fully sponsored more than 60 bright but needy students in Meru County. The students, who scored 350 marks and above in last year’s KCPE exams, also received Mathematical sets, Bibles, metal boxes and other school necessities. Solution Sacco Chairman Francis Murithi said as a Sacco they are…
By John Majau Security agencies in Meru County have raised an alarm after three coffee factories lost more than 360 bags of coffee valued at Sh5.8 million in the last six months. Police now suspect insiders could be colluding with criminals to have the coffee stolen. This is because most of the incidents are said…
