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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…
Over 350 farmers and agripreneurs in Meru County have benefited from artificial intelligence training in technology and financial literacy in a bid to increase production of their farm produce. The training was aimed at modernizing traditional farming and mainly targeted small scale farmers who are the majority in the region. The event was hosted courtesy…
Traders at Gakoromone market in Meru town have been left in shock after a vehicle lost control and rammed into roadside market traders, injuring five people in the process. The incident occurred in the afternoon as traders were busy selling their merchandise at the busy market. Witnesses say the vehicle, which was slowly navigating through…
The government has distributed 1000 doses of sexed semen to the Meru Cooperative Union farmers in a bid to boost the dairy sector in the region by improving the quality of the breed and increase milk production. Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma lauded the initiative as a sustainable step toward empowering local farmers economically. “This is about creating…
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…
