| Published Fri, February 2nd 2018 at 12:36, Updated February 2nd 2018 at 12:43 GMT +3Governor Kiraitu MurungiGovernor Kiraitu Murungi has appointed a 70-member advisory group composed of eminent Meru personalities to offer him guidance in steering the devolved unit. The veteran politician has drawn widely from those seen as close allies as well as political foes such as those close to his predecessor and Cabinet nominee Peter Munya. Announcing the formation of the council, Mr Kiraitu said it would involve the intelligensia and professionals in the development of Meru County, as he had promised during his campaigns. The governor will be the patron of the council while former civil service head Francis Muthaura will be chairman and will be assisted by Esther Ngaine. Others are Munya, the former Public Service Commission head and Cabinet nominee Margaret Kobia, outgoing Lands Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi, Permanent Secretary Peter Kaberia, Rev Sam Kobia, former permanent secretaries Erastus Mwongera, Mutea Iringo, and Gerishon Ikiara.

Source: Standard Digital February 02, 2018 09:45 UTC