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

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2026April 18, 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…

The Meru County Government approves KShs14.6 Billion budget

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 202504 mins

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…

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

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 202503 mins

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…

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

Sacco ReviewJune 20, 202505 mins

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…

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

Sacco ReviewJune 11, 2025June 11, 202504 mins

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,…