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Insurance authority regrets low uptake in Meru

Worrying trend in Meru County, where insurance penetration stands at a mere 1.3 percent.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-06-19 10:36:24
Makueni County will bar biomass energy in new and renovated public institutions, under a policy directive from Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.
By David Njaaga 2026-06-14 16:07:00
The Imenti Development Forum has opposed President William Ruto’s plan to construct a State Lodge in Imenti Forest.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-06-09 06:00:00
Hundreds of young entrepreneurs in Meru have received Sh30 million in business loans through Shofco Sacco.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-06-08 06:00:00
Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi on Sunday condemned the spate of killings witnessed last week in the region and in Kitui County, terming them barbaric.
By Victor Nzuma 2026-06-07 16:08:50
The Green Belt Movement has strongly condemned a proposal to construct a State lodge, airstrip and golf course within Imenti Forest in Meru County.
By Leeroy Wuone 2026-06-05 15:35:05
Muslim faithful in Isiolo marked Eid al-Adha with prayers for peace while condemning alleged vote-rigging remarks by politicians and calling for accountability and unity.
By Bruno Mutunga 2026-05-27 13:34:54
The Kenyan government, through the National Anti-FGM Board, has intensified efforts to curb high FGM prevalence in Isiolo County.
By Bruno Mutunga 2026-05-26 14:34:56
Turkana leaders in Isiolo have demanded medical insurance and improved welfare for National Police Reservists, citing neglect, lack of compensation and rising casualties in anti-bandit operations.
By Bruno Mutunga 2026-05-20 13:02:32
Businesses in Meru suffered heavy losses as protests disrupted operations, with police sealing off roads, engaging demonstrators, and several shops being looted.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-05-19 15:20:43
Business activities in Isiolo were disrupted as residents staged protests over the disappearance of hawker George Gitonga, while accusing security agencies of failing to act swiftly.
By Bruno Mutunga 2026-05-19 12:22:18
Protests erupted across Ukambani as transport operators and residents took to the streets over rising fuel prices, paralysing towns like Makueni, Machakos and Kitui.
By Standard Team 2026-05-19 09:00:00