Meru County is actively pursuing city status, aiming for elevation by early 2027, a goal currently overshadowed by controversies surrounding proposed development projects within Imenti Forest.

• Meru County ranks fifth nationally in GDP contribution, primarily from agriculture.
• Governor Isaac Mutuma champions the development projects, including a state lodge, airstrip, and golf course, asserting they will boost the economy and strengthen the city status bid.
• Key infrastructure developments, such as over 4,200 kilometers of tarmacked roads and a Sh1.2 billion sewerage system, are nearing completion to meet city status requirements.