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Meru Governor rolls out maize seed distribution program, pledges support for Miraa farmers

Sacco ReviewOctober 23, 202502 mins

Meru County Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia has officially launched a countywide maize seed distribution initiative under the county’s Food Security Program. The exercise, which targets all wards, is aimed at promoting sustainable farming and enhancing food production across the region. Speaking during a media briefing at his official residence, Governor Mutuma said the program would not…

Meru launches mass cattle vaccination drive to combat foot and mouth disease

Sacco ReviewOctober 16, 202504 mins

The Meru County government has officially kicked off a major Mass Cattle Vaccination Campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), in a bold initiative aimed at protecting over 450,000 head of cattle. The event, held at Maganjo Coffee Factory in Kariene market, Imenti Central Sub-county, marks the beginning of a countywide and soon nationwide drive…

Meru market traders elect their leaders

Sacco ReviewOctober 12, 202504 mins

Makutano Market traders from Meru County have elected leaders to govern the activity of the market. The elections which are held after three years saw traders coming together to have new leadership to steer the market forward. The traders had Samuel Gitonga reelected as the Chairman for the fourth consecutive time; Elijoy Kagwiria won the…

Miraa farmer counts losses after farm set ablaze

Sacco ReviewOctober 7, 202504 mins

A prominent Miraa farmer from Kinisa Amwathi in Igembe North Subcounty, Meru County is counting huge losses after his Miraa farm was set ablaze by unknown people. The owner of the farm Kamakia Arunga said he was shocked and devastated after his 3-acre miraa farm, which a source of livelihood is for many, was reduced…

CS Mugaa launches Ksh310 Million irrigation project in Meru

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202506 mins

Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muriithi Mugaa and Principal Secretary for the State Department of Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho have officially launched a Ksh 310 million irrigation project in Ugoti, Igembe South in Meru County, ushering in what residents hailed as a new era of prosperity. For years, farmers in the region have battled with…

Meru Governor launches climate resilience items distribution under FLLoCA programme

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202503 mins

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has launched the distribution of assorted climate resilience items under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, aimed at equipping vulnerable and marginalized households with tools to combat the effects of climate change. Speaking during the official launch event on Monday, Governor Mutuma said the initiative is part of his administration’s…

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

Sacco ReviewSeptember 6, 202504 mins

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…

Governor Kang’ata lauds Meru dairy success, urges farmers to embrace efficiency and innovation

Sacco ReviewAugust 29, 202503 mins

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has lauded the Meru Dairy Cooperative Union success story and urged farmers to embrace efficiency and innovation in order to increase production and profit. Speaking during the benchmarking session with Meru Dairy Cooperative Union held at the Meru County Government headquarters, Kang’ata said that the success of the meru dairy sectore…

Meru and Murang’a counties to partner to empower dairy farmers

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 2025August 28, 202505 mins

Meru and Murang’a Counties leadership are set to partner in a bid to empower dairy farmers in the two regions. The leaders pledged to work together in strengthening the dairy sector following a benchmarking visit by a Murang’a delegation led by Governor Irungu Kang’ata to the Meru Dairy Cooperative Union plant. The visit, which brought…

Meru Governor demands justice after Muguka traders attacked in Embu

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has called for swift action against those linked to the destruction and looting of property that targeted Meru Muguka traders at Siakago Market in Embu County. The unrest, which culminated in day-long clashes between traders and members of the Mbeere community, left stalls torched and businesses wiped out. Speaking to displaced traders…