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Meru set to become first city in Mt Kenya region

President William Ruto converses with deputy President Kithure Kindiki during the launch of the 3rd phase of the national human-wildlife conflict compensation program at Meru National Park in Meru County on May 26, 2025. [PSC, Standard]

Meru Town is well poised to become Kenya's first city in the Mount Kenya region.

This was after President William Ruto gave his firmest commitment in public yet to create Meru City in North Imenti constituency. 

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