Ignore Gachagua's rallies, Ruto allies tell Meru voters

A section of President William Ruto's allies have urged Meru residents to ignore former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he camps in Meru for three days later this week.

By Phares Mutembei 9 days ago

Meru Governor Mutuma unveils team of advisors

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has unveiled a new team of advisors as he seeks to transform the fortunes of his devolved unit.

By Phares Mutembei 12 days ago

Leaders call for a ban on Mwangaza charity events

A section of Meru leaders has challenged the national government to ban the 'Okolea kana KA Miiru' charity events associated with former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.

By Phares Mutembei 27 days ago

Ruto launches Sh950m compensation for human-wildlife conflict victims

Deputy President Kindiki acknowledged a backlog of compensation claims but said that digitising the process had helped clear outstanding arrears.

By Phares Mutembei 29 days ago

Meru governor picks team to deal with tax cheats in bid to collect Sh1b

Governor Isaac Mutuma's administration has stepped up efforts to improve revenue streams by deploying enforcement and monitoring teams to enforce the cashless payment of revenue.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

How scenic Nyambene became a cattle rustlers' paradise where locals live in perpetual fear

How scenic Nyambene became a cattle rustlers' paradise where locals live in perpetual fear.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Community mourns promising footballer who suffered cardiac arrest

Maingi had a nagging shoulder injury that had troubled him since last year and his club was keen to have him undergo surgery for him to be free of the pain.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Gachagua raids ruling party as day to unveil outfit draws near

On Friday, former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi led a major delegation of 40 leaders to Gachagua's home to declare their defection from President William Ruto's UDA.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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