10,000 people to get water from new dam

About 10,000 residents in Buuri, Meru, are set to benefit from the new Subuiga Dam Community Water Project aimed at improving access to clean water.

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Kenya Power loses Sh1b to illegal connections, vandals in Meru

Kenya Power Meru branch operations and maintenance manager Gideon Mbiuki said geospatial mapping of its installations unearthed theft of transformers.

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Kidney transplant survivor triumphs over disease to top KCSE against odds

Brigit lives with a single functioning kidney, the gift of a successful transplant donated by her maternal uncle, George Okeyo, performed in India on September 30, 2019.

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Hope as Kenyan-Somali border reopened for Miraa transportation

Miraa farmers in Meru have gotten relief after the government opened three border points with Somalia to allow for the transportation of the priced commodity.

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Relief for Meru farmers as gov't reopens Somalia border for miraa trade

The prolonged border closure had severely disrupted trade between Kenya and Somalia, with miraa farmers and traders among the hardest hit.

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Diaspora PS launches German programme at Meru varsity

Meru University of Science and Technology has launched a German language programme that will also involve tertiary institutions from the surrounding region.

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Chuka Girls closed indefinitely after parents' protests

Chuka Girls High School closed indefinitely following protests by some parents demanding removal of Chief Principal Joan Muchina over alleged poor performance, among other issues.

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Why residents are pessimistic that Ruto will fix Nithi black spot

The treacherous River Nithi bridge has claimed tens of children, youths, and older persons since the late Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, opened it in 1983.

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CS Ruku claims Gachagua staged managed Othaya church chaos

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of allegedly stage managing and sponsoring violence in church, for political mileage.

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Twenty-eight schools get modern classrooms with digital tools

Some 28 schools spread across Meru, Isiolo, and Laikipia counties have benefited from modern classrooms, digital learning tools, and other educational empowerment.

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Dairy farmers in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties embrace insurance

With a dairy herd of 60 cows, David Mwenda says he had to insure them against various risks, including disease.

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Well-wishers raise money to assist needy learners join top Meru schools

It was a relief for Scholastica Waruona after listeners of a Meru language radio station paid her first-term school fees following the airing of her story.

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Expectations high as wind power project set for Tigania

According to Governor Mutuma M'Ethingia, the Hewani Energy Project in Athwana ward, will present economic opportunities.

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When faith, medicine and miracles collide

Once paralysed from the waist down, Makarena says prayer restored his strength, a personal journey that now sits at the centre of Kenya’s most emotive faith conversations.

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Against odds: How girl fought kidney complications to get A in KCSE

Anne Brigit Alande was diagnosed with a kidney disease while in primary school and underwent a kidney transplant performed in India after receiving a donation from her uncle.

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CS Ruku urges Mt Kenya East to unite, rally behind Ruto

Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on people in Mt Kenya East region to propagate unity and support President William Ruto and his deputy Kithure Kindiki.

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How Meru dairy farmers are driving local economy

The Meru Central Dairy Cooperative Union, which runs a major processing plant near Meru Town, is Kenya’s biggest.

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Why Miraa remains in Kenya's drugs law years after being legalised

Sustained efforts by former Meru Woman rep Forence Kajuju led to its recognition as a legal cash crop in 2016.

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Drought, cattle rustling leave Meru parents struggling

Many parts of Buuri, Tigania, and Igembe have experienced poor rainfall, resulting in poor crop yields while incessant raids by cattle rustlers have compounded the crisis facing families.

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Meru residents fear upgrade of hospital will deny them care

Meru General Hospital once upgraded into a Level Six hospital is expected to receive patients referred from smaller facilities who require more specialised treatment.

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Year to forget for impeached Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza

It was a bad year for former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, a bishop in the Baite Family Fellowship, but it heralded a new beginning for Mutuma M’Ethingia, a reverend in the MCK.

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Revamped Meru animal feed plant cuts farmers' costs

The Meru Dairy Cooperative Union chief executive Kenneth Gitonga says the expanded Sh486 million Meru Maziwa Millers at Mitunguu will significantly reduce production costs.

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Man behind 'Baba while you were away ' slogan to vie for Langata MP

A die-hard Raila adherent, Muroko was a staunch supporter of Raila and the two enjoyed a good rapport.

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Chuka University gets 20-acre title deed for campus

Mr Mbiuki said the development was a boost to higher education and the economy of the region.

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Omtatah's plea for larger bench in electoral cases gets IEBC nod

According to Okiya, Kenya’s election problem is at the national tallying centre.

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Lady who sat KCSE at 32, finally graduates with nursing diploma

Purity Nkatha dropped out of secondary school for eight years due to low family income but on December 4, she was one of those crowned at Kenya Medical Training College, Nyeri.

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Meru University secures land to set up agro-processing centre

MUST Vice Chancellor Romanus Odhiambo announced that the institution plans to establish a multi-billion shillings national agro-processing and value addition centre at Marimba Farm.

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Hospital performs first major paediatric surgeries, boosting child surgical care

Dr Munyalo said the success marked a major boost to the growing capacity in managing complex pediatric surgeries.

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How political grudges are driving multi-million governor impeachments

Mr Mutuma says that the impeachment process has been ‘weaponised’ against governors.

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Mwenda Mbijiwe family: Searching for missing son has taken toll on us

Family says it’s at its tethers end trying to find their son who they say was picked by police. 

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Investments in agriculture spur Tharaka Nithi's economy

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki says localising the State’s development agenda has made it possible to create entrepreneurship opportunities in agricultural and other sectors.

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Faya si faya: DP Kindiki humbles Gachagua in Mbeere North battle

Kindiki had put his political reputation on the line when he decided to lead the UDA campaigns for the Mbeere North MP-elect Leonard Wamuthende.

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Chuka University banks on research to fund education

Chuka University in Tharaka Nithi County is banking on research to supplement the national government's funds.

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Stop meddling in politics, Njuri Ncheke elders told

Njuri Ncheke elders of Ameru shunned politics, choosing to stick to their roles in the community.

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Meru county to procure Sh300 million drugs in bid to boost healtcare

The Meru County Government will spend Sh300 million to stock all its hospitals with drugs and other essentials in this financial year, Deputy Governor Linda Kiome-Gitonga has said.

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Alarm over high number of pregnant KPSEA candidates

Dr Wachira's worry stems from the fact that a large number students, and some yet to hit teenage, are giving birth at the hospital. 

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How Meru's 'perfect deputy' became the man who replaced his boss

That relationship had started when the former Woman Rep decided to run for Governor in 2022 and picked Mutuma, then a senior prisons service officer, as her running mate.

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Meru, Tharaka Nithi counties clash over ownership of Lake Ellis

The Meru and Tharaka Nithi governments have disagreed over the ownership of Lake Ellis, located on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya.

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Meru governor prioritises agriculture, health and security sectors

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has said his administration is committed to empowering farmers, youths and boosting security.

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Farmers union, Meru county partner in livestock vaccination drive

The Meru Dairy Union is partnering with the county government in mass livestock vaccination aimed at increasing dairy production.

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