Development

Three counties of Meru, Embu and Tharaka-Nithi have partnered to establish a joint waste management and processing facility.  The initiative will be spearheaded by Mt Kenya East Development Authority, which will receive public funding from the three counties.  Governors Muthomi Njuki (Tharaka-Nithi), Cecily Mbarire (Embu) and Isaac Mutuma (Meru) signed a...

Meru Woman Representative Karambu Kailemia has been ranked third nationally and first in the Central Region in a new survey conducted by the Africa Champions Award International during its 7th Edition. The awards, themed “Transformative Leadership,” celebrate public figures and institutions that have enriched the society but have also paved the way for a...

The Safaricom and M-Pesa Foundation is set to construct a modern state-of-the-art Centre for Industrial Skills and Enterprise Development at Meru University at a cost of KSh 140 million. University Vice Chancellor Prof. Romanus Odhiambo said the magnificent centre will be the heart of innovation for the institution and the surrounding community.

Thousands of energetic young people across Meru County turned out in large numbers on Friday for the launch of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, a flagship government initiative designed to tackle unemployment through entrepreneurship and practical skills training. At the North Imenti NGCDF offices, long queues of hopeful youths formed early...

Students of Kirigara Girls High School are now motivated after SAFAL MRM Foundation chipped in to assist put up a new Multi purpose hall in the school. SAFAL MRM Foundation Head Siprosa Rabach said they have been doing philanthropic work to give back to the community. "We have been doing...