Economy

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...

Traders at Gakoromone market in Meru town have been left in shock after a vehicle lost control and rammed into roadside market traders, injuring five people in the process. The incident occurred in the afternoon as traders were busy selling their merchandise at the busy market.  Witnesses say the vehicle, which...

President William Ruto has lauded the rapid growth and transformation of the dairy sector in Meru county saying Meru Dairy Union milk processor is the best in the country. He also announced a new raft of government interventions to further support farmers and accelerate gains in agricultural productivity. Speaking during the...

Former Meru Deputy Governor Titus Ntuchiu has rallied his support for the ongoing youth led movement saying they are standing up against corruption and the misuse of the taxpayers money. Ntuchiu also accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of lacking direction and misusing public funds under the guise of empowerment programs. Speaking...

The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) has urged informal sector workers including Mama Mboga, Boda boda  operators, and Jua Kali artisans to enroll in pension schemes in order to secure their financial future after retirement. Speaking in Meru during an awareness campaign, RBA Director Tom Kiptanui emphasized that pension schemes are not exclusive to formally...