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Government disburses Ksh 153.7M NYOTA Fund to young entrepreneurs in Mt. Kenya East

Sacco ReviewJuly 14, 2026July 14, 202605 mins

More than 6,150 youth in Mount Kenya East have received Ksh 153.75 million in NYOTA grants. The NYOTA programme has so far disbursed over Ksh 3 billion to more than 122,000 youth nationwide. CS Geoffrey Ruku urged residents to back the government’s development agenda. The government has disbursed Ksh 153.75 million from the National Youth…

Meru community urged to support Kithoka airstrip project amid legal battles

Sacco ReviewJuly 10, 202606 mins

Leaders back Kithoka airstrip, saying it will boost tourism, create jobs and strengthen forest conservation. Environmental groups oppose the project, arguing it threatens the Mt. Kenya Forest ecosystem and are challenging it in court. The Meru community has been urged to support the construction of the Kithoka airstrip, a project proponents claim will spur economic…

MP Dawood assures traders of smooth relocation ahead of Ksh1 billion Gakoromone Market Project

Sacco ReviewJune 21, 202606 mins

The government has pledged to ensure a smooth transition for traders at Gakoromone open‑air market in Meru as construction of a Sh1 billion ultra‑modern market gets underway. North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood reassured traders that their concerns over relocation will be addressed through consultations with stakeholders. He said the project will proceed as planned following…

Meru hosts regional youth summit on transparency and public finance

Sacco ReviewApril 22, 202605 mins

The East Africa Youth Parliament has convened its 5th Financial Governance and Leadership Seminar in Meru, bringing together young leaders, policymakers and accountability institutions to deliberate on transparency and public finance management. The forum, organised in partnership with the National Treasury, the Office of the Controller of Budget and the Office of the Auditor General,…

Meru slum women to benefit from Juakali machines as MSEA expands grassroot support

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2026April 20, 202605 mins

Women from Mjini informal settlement in Meru are set to acquire business equipment under the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda after undergoing training on how to access enterprise funding through the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA). The women, organised in more than 30 table-banking groups, said they are preparing to benefit from machines such…

A section of Meru residents who have slammed the "unfair" MEWASS Tariffs and threatened to demonstrate against them.

Meru residents slam “unfair” tariffs, threaten mass protests this Friday

Sacco ReviewApril 15, 202606 mins

A section of residents from Meru town have accused Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia and Meru Water and Sewerage Services (MEWASS) of failing North Imenti residents by approving what they describe as a steep increase in water tariffs. The residents claim the move has significantly raised the cost of living, leaving many households struggling to cope. Speaking…

Meru residents celebrate appointment of county water CECM Baptista Kanyaru to Family Bank Board

Sacco ReviewDecember 20, 202504 mins

Meru residents and leaders have welcomed the appointment of County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water, Baptista Muriki Kanyaru, to the board of Family Bank of Kenya. The bank announced that Kanyaru’s entry into its board is expected to strengthen governance, strategy, and regulatory compliance as the institution expands its footprint in the country’s banking…

Over 40 youth benefit as CORE Kenya injects Ksh 20 million for SMEs support in Meru

Sacco ReviewDecember 6, 202503 mins

The Community Roads Empowerment (CORE) Kenya, with funding from the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) through the World Bank, has injected Ksh20 million into 49 Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) formed by beneficiaries of the JSDF Meru Project. The initiative, which has been running since 2022, targeted underserved communities in Gitimbine, Mjini, and Majengo, where…

Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi counties join forces to turn waste into source of revenue

Sacco ReviewNovember 5, 202505 mins

The County Governments of Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enable them to develop a joint approach to waste management, including the establishment of a plant that will convert waste into a source of revenue. Speaking at Kathwana Headquarters, where the signing took place, Tharaka Nithi Governor…

Meru youth turn up in large numbers for NYOTA programme launch

Sacco ReviewOctober 25, 202505 mins

Youth in Meru County turned in large numbers on Friday to register for the launch of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, with leaders calling on them to embrace discipline and long term vision while undertaking the project. NYOTA programme, a flagship government initiative designed to tackle unemployment through entrepreneurship and practical skills…