Governor Mutuma signs new law to revamp Meru's Cooperative sector
Governor Isaac Mutuma has endorsed the Meru County Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Act 2025 to govern the sector.
By Phares Mutembei 29 days ago
Governor Mutuma signs new law to revamp Meru's Cooperative sector
CJ Koome challenges leaders to embrace dialogue
Chief Justice Martha Koome has challenged leaders to embrace dialogue as a means of preventing post-election violence.
By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago
CJ Koome challenges leaders to embrace dialogue
CS Ruku urges Kenyans to support Ruto's development agenda
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Kenyans to rally behind President William Ruto and his deputy Kithure Kindiki, for the sake of development.
By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago
CS Ruku urges Kenyans to support Ruto's development agenda
Miraa farmers push for value addition over market woes
Miraa farmers in Meru are exploring ways to embrace value addition to boost their income as the crop faces turbulent times amid shifting markets.
By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago
Miraa farmers push for value addition over market woes
Ruto: I will not stop giving money to churches
This declaration comes despite growing concern among a section of Kenyans who believe some churches have become conduits for corruption.
By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago
Ruto: I will not stop giving money to churches
Heath unions support takeover of referral hospital
Health workers' unions in Meru County welcomed Governor Isaac Mutuma's announcement that the devolved unit plans to surrender the hospital to the Ministry of Health.
By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago
Heath unions support takeover of referral hospital
Uproar after Munya refers to Mutuma as 'interim governor'
Former Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has clashed with allies of Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma for referring to the county boss as an 'interim governor.'
By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago
Uproar after Munya refers to Mutuma as 'interim governor'
Coffee farmers bemoan lack of government support
A section of small-scale coffee farmers in Meru have blamed poor yield on the failure by government to provide them financial support and quality and drought-resistant seedlings
By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago
Coffee farmers bemoan lack of government support
KEBS opens testing laboratory in Meru for products safety
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has opened a laboratory in Meru County and stepped up market surveillance as it bids to restore quality of products.
By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago
KEBS opens testing laboratory in Meru for products safety
Meru Governor Mutuma names 10-member cabinet
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has named a 10-member Cabinet, retaining only one member of his predecessor Kawira Mwangaza's cabinet.
By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago
Meru Governor Mutuma names 10-member cabinet
Ruto woos Mount Kenya with goodies as he seeks region's support
The President dismissed those he claimed were attempting to turn the region against him.
By Phares Mutembei and Jane Mugambi 1 month ago
Ruto woos Mount Kenya with goodies as he seeks region's support
Inside mission to bring Kenya's 17 mountain bongos back from the US
Upon arrival, the bongos were taken to a specially designed sanctuary in Buuri, Meru, on the northeastern slopes of Mount Kenya.
By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago
Inside mission to bring Kenya's 17 mountain bongos back from the US
Stalled projects, unfulfilled promises cloud Ruto's visit to Mt Kenya
These projects are spread across the region, with some residents arguing that excessive political focus is overshadowing service delivery.
By Phares Mutembei and Amos Kiarie 1 month ago
Stalled projects, unfulfilled promises cloud Ruto's visit to Mt Kenya
Ruto's only complete project in Meru is my impeachment, says Kawira Mwangaza
Mwangaza accused the president of bowing to the blackmail of certain Meru leaders who pushed for her ouster through the county assembly.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
Ruto's only complete project in Meru is my impeachment, says Kawira Mwangaza
Inside Ruto's plan for Meru amid Mwangaza's ouster, Kindiki's influence
It remains to be seen what kind of reception Ruto will get in the days following Kawira Mwangaza's loss of the governor seat.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
Inside Ruto's plan for Meru amid Mwangaza's ouster, Kindiki's influence
Linda Kiome nominated for Meru Deputy Governor
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma picks lawyer Linda Kiome as his deputy; she's IEBC selection panel vice chair and was Mithika Linturi's running mate in 2022 governorship polls.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
Linda Kiome nominated for Meru Deputy Governor
I have no grudges but some of you have to go, Mutuma tells staff
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has assured senior staff in former Governor Kawira Mwangaza's government that he has no grudges.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
I have no grudges but some of you have to go, Mutuma tells staff
Impeached Kawira Mwangaza vows to champion political freedom in Meru
Mwangaza on Wednesday said she will from next week embark on grassroots rallies with a view of sensitizing the community on the need to have a fresh crop of leaders come 2027.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
Impeached Kawira Mwangaza vows to champion political freedom in Meru
Mwangaza vows comeback, claims she was 'sacrificed'
Impeached Governor Kawira Mwangaza claims her ouster was politically motivated, accuses State of yielding to blackmail by Meru leaders, vows to seek legal redress.
By Phares Mutembei and Sharon Wanga 2 months ago
Mwangaza vows comeback, claims she was 'sacrificed'
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With powerful forces against her, Mwangaza did not stand a chance
In a carefully planned strategy, the ruling UDA, Kiraitu's Devolution Empowerment Party, Peter Munya's PNU, and Jubilee withdrew their support for Mwangaza, exposing her to impeachment.
By Nancy Gitonga and Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
With powerful forces against her, Mwangaza did not stand a chance
New Meru Governor Mutuma reverses Kawira policies
Newly sworn-in Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma began his tenure by reversing several controversial policies implemented by his impeached predecessor Kawira Mwangaza.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
New Meru Governor Mutuma reverses Kawira policies
Mwangaza quits UDA after impeachment, plans new party
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has left President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) after her impeachment, blaming the party for her removal.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
Mwangaza quits UDA after impeachment, plans new party
M'Ethingia: The light at end of Meru tunnel?
After he fell out, M'Ethingia's office was relocated, his staff fired and his vehicle confiscated. He will be sworn in today to replace Mwangaza, whose ouster has been upheld by the High Court.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
M'Ethingia: The light at end of Meru tunnel?
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How leadership wrangles darkened Mwangaza's bright start
A senior politician claimed that Mwangaza failed to forge a working agreement with other leaders and was arrogant in her earlier days in office.
By Harold Odhiambo and Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
How leadership wrangles darkened Mwangaza's bright start
Mwangaza to challenge court decision on her impeachment
Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has said that she is planning to appeal a court decision that affirmed her impeachment.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
Mwangaza to challenge court decision on her impeachment
Mwangaza's impeachment sparks mixed reactions in Meru
MCAs who have made several attempts to oust Mwangaza over the past two years, welcomed Justice Bahati Mwamuye's ruling with jubilation.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
Mwangaza's impeachment sparks mixed reactions in Meru
No reprieve for Mwangaza as MCAs plot to impeach eight CECs
Governor Kawira Mwangaza's tiff with the County Assembly has taken a new twist as MCAs plan to impeach eight members of her cabinet.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
No reprieve for Mwangaza as MCAs plot to impeach eight CECs
Meru MCAs plan to impeach eight members of Governor Mwangaza Cabinet
Notices of impeachment were tabled by various MCAs, citing grounds such as abuse of office, incompetence, and gross misconduct.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
Meru MCAs plan to impeach eight members of Governor Mwangaza Cabinet
Murkomen dismisses attempts to remove CJ Koome from office
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed attempts to eject Chief Justice Martha Koome from office.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
Murkomen dismisses attempts to remove CJ Koome from office
Show of might: Kindiki, Gachagua over who can pull crowds in 'murima'
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has fired back at his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of disrespect and incitement.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
Show of might: Kindiki, Gachagua over who can pull crowds in 'murima'
Rehabilitation centres overwhelmed by drug addicts
Rehabilitation centres in Meru County are overwhelmed by the number of drug and alcoholic drink addicts, stakeholders have warned.
By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago
Rehabilitation centres overwhelmed by drug addicts
Rehabilitation centres overwhelmed as county struggles with drug abuse
Rehabilitation centres in Meru County are overwhelmed by the number of drug and alcohol addicts and already five private facilities are full.
By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago
Rehabilitation centres overwhelmed as county struggles with drug abuse
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17 mountain bongos make epic return to Kenya from the US
The rare bongos have been repatriated to Kenya from Florida, marking a monumental step in wildlife conservation and renewal.The country plans to expand their population from 100 to 750.
By Caroline Chebet and Phares Mutembei 3 months ago
17 mountain bongos make epic return to Kenya from the US
17 Mountain Bongo land in Kenya from America
Seventeen Mountain Bongo landed at the JKIA in Nairobi on Sunday night from Florida in the US, before translocation to a special sanctuary in Buuri Sub County, Meru County.
By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago
17 Mountain Bongo land in Kenya from America
Give Mwangaza time to deliver, Njuri Ncheke tell leaders
Just like in 2017 when the Njuri Ncheke's top leadership endorsed her for Woman Representative, the elders have come out in defence of Kawira Mwangaza against onslaught by leaders.
By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago
Give Mwangaza time to deliver, Njuri Ncheke tell leaders
Court orders dissolution of Meru public service board
The High Court in Meru has ordered the dissolution of the County Public Service Board for non-compliance with the two thirds gender rule.
By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago
Court orders dissolution of Meru public service board
Stakeholders call for reforms to curb custodial suicide
Stakeholders in the judicial system have raised the alarm over rising suicide cases among suspects in police custody.
By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago
Stakeholders call for reforms to curb custodial suicide
Meru leaders and farmers celebrate improved miraa prices
Celebration rocked Meru County after Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced new improved prices for the stimulant crop.
By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago
Meru leaders and farmers celebrate improved miraa prices
Governor Mwangaza's impeachment illegal, court rules
For two years, Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been struggling to breathe politically as MCAs made spirited efforts to impeach her.
By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago
Governor Mwangaza's impeachment illegal, court rules
'Principal Mugwe': Former CS Jacob Kaimenyi named spiritual leader
Kaimenyi who is the current Chairman of the Ameru Community Cultural Stakeholders Association will promote cultural heritage and unity of the Meru people.
By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago
'Principal Mugwe': Former CS Jacob Kaimenyi named spiritual leader