Old boys raise Sh2m for Meru School, commit to establish endowment fund for poor students

Pleased with the performance of Meru School in last year's KCSE, former students visited the institution over the weekend to reward teachers, top performers, and non-teaching staff.

By Paul Wafula 14 days ago

Raiders kill one, steal animals just after Murkomen's tour

The rustlers reportedly went away with about 200 heads of cattle.

By Paul Wafula 14 days ago

Munya: Implement Nyambene conservancy to check cattle rustling

Former Meru Governor Peter Munya has called for the operationalise the Nyambene National Reserve, which has the potential to curb cattle rustling and banditry in northern Meru.

By Paul Wafula 16 days ago

Farmers trained on smart agriculture

The programme facilitates knowledge exchange, enhances resilience and promotes sustainable development by leveraging extensive networks and expertise.

By Paul Wafula 19 days ago

DP Kindiki: Sh39B allocated for Meru roads

Kithure Kindiki says the William Ruto administration has allocated Sh39 billion to expand tarmac road networks across Meru County.

By Paul Wafula 25 days ago

Police blocked us from Methodist Church, opposition leaders claim

Police officers in Meru blocked DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders from a Sunday church service attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

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Opposition blasts ruling regime over warlords, calls for unity vote

Opposition leaders led by Rigathi Gachagua accuse President William Ruto’s government of aligning with foreign warlords and urge a unity vote in Mt Kenya.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

Three Isiolo County officials to serve six months in jail over Sh3.9 million contempt

An Isiolo court has ordered the arrest and six-month jailing of three county officials for contempt after failing to pay Sh3.9 million owed to the law firm Mbogo and Muriuki for legal services.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

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Revealed: How Sh100 million was raised to impeach Mwangaza

The impeachment of former Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza was financed by a section of leaders who wanted her out, former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has said.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

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After death in war, kin seek help tracing money in Russian bank

The family of 31-year-old Erick Koome is seeking assistance to trace money believed to be held in a Russian bank after his death while fighting in the Ukraine war.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

KENHA: Nithi bridge construction to take two years

The Kenya National Highways Authority has announced that the realignment and reconstruction of Nithi bridge on the road linking Meru and Embu will take approximately two years to complete.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

Meru dairy farmers upbeat as processor gets ISO certification

ISO certification is expected to enable the farmers to access more export markets

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

Tharaka Nithi county banks on mineral deposits to spur growth

The government has stepped up efforts to exploit the minerals in Tharaka Nithi in an effort to transform the region's economy.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

Community Sacco empowers drought-hit pastoralist regions

Nomadic lifestyles, little education, and distant banking left pastoralists in northern and coastal counties with no savings or capital for business.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

Maraga condemns State over violence at Sifuna's meeting

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has condemned Sunday’s violence at the Edwin Sifuna-led political rally in Kitengela, Kajiado County, and accused the government of orchestrating it.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

'I won't let it go': DP Kindiki vows to hold unto second in command post

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said he won't let go of the DP's seat, as the ODM staked its claim for the seat for the 2027 General Elections.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

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Kindiki's allies tell off ODM over clamour for DP slot

Mount Kenya East leaders insist Deputy President Kithure Kindiki should remain President William Ruto’s running mate, rejecting ODM’s claims for the DP slot.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 1 month ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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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.

By Paul Wafula 3 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 2 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 3 months ago

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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.

By Paul Wafula 3 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 3 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 3 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 3 months ago

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.

By Paul Wafula 3 months ago

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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.

By Paul Wafula 3 months ago