Development

The Meru County government is engaging Athletics Kenya (AK) in a bid to revitalize and strengthen athletics in the region. Through the County Sports, Youth affairs, Gender and Social Development department and AK Eastern region office,  long-standing challenges affecting the field are expected to be addressed. During a consultative meeting between...

The government has ramped up efforts to unlock the economic potential of Northern Kenya through the construction of the 750-kilometer Isiolo-Mandera Highway. Speaking after an impromptu inspection of the ongoing construction works, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the KSh.100 billion mega infrastructure project is expected to be completed within two years, bringing to an...

When Rev Dr Lawi Imathiu announced a vision to establish the Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) in 1986, some delegates of the Methodist Church in Kenya (MCK) Conference at Shanzu, Mombasa, dismissed the ambitious plan as a pipe dream. The vision might have been too lofty to comprehend then, but Rev Imathiu and others dared...

Health workers in Meru County have lauded Governor Isaac Mutuma for what they say is addressing staff welfare and resolving longstanding labour issues that have in the past led to industrial action. The workers unions include the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN), Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and...

The Meru County Assembly has officially tabled the 2025/2026 itemized budget estimates totaling KSh 12 billion, with priority being given to agricultural development and accountability in public funds use. The budget was presented on the floor of the Assembly by the Budget Committee Chairperson, Martin Makasi. He noted that previous budget...