Economy

The County Assembly of Meru has officially approved Linda Gakii Kiome as the new Deputy Governor following her nomination by Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia. The approval makes her the first female Deputy Governor in the Meru county’s history. During a special sitting, MCAs praised her qualifications and vision. Patrick...

Preparations for the 2025 Meru National Show are complete, with the event scheduled from May 28-31 at the Gitoro Showground.  Speaking during an exhibitors breakfast meeting, the show chairman Ngentu Mwithimbu said they also have a planned road map for the four day event. "The show will feature a wide range...

The Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said the government is keen on completing and operationalizing the Meru Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) by the end of the year. The national and county governments are building 47 CAIPs across the country targeting to enhance value addition and improve earnings for farmers.

Over 2500 boda boda riders in Tigania West are set to establish a major association aimed at streamlining the sector. Speaking during a meeting of leaders drawn from various boda boda groups in the five wards of the sub county, they said they will be launching an umbrella association so as to unite the...

Gakoromone modern market is set to be constructed at a cost of Sh 800 million by the national government. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki said the modern market will have lactation areas, ICT hubs, and reliable electricity, forming part of a broader agenda to uplift grassroots economies and empower ordinary citizens.