Development

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...

President William Ruto has announced multi-billion shilling development programmes for Meru County, targeting electricity, housing, roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, and urban growth, among other sectors. Among the flagship projects is a Sh2.4 billion rural electrification programme that will connect 26,000 households across the county. In housing, he said the government...

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenya’s development partners to channel their support in alignment with the government’s flagship Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) Speaking on Thursday during the 13th Development Partnership Forum (DPF) held at his official residence in Karen, prof Kindiki said fronting the agenda will fast-track national development and unlock Kenya’s...