Residents want man who rescued lost police dog feted by State

Residents of Meru County want local heroes included in the list of people who will be recognised at this year’s Mashujaa Day.

By 15 days ago

Nithi Bridge claims another two lives, residents express frustration

Two people died on the spot after a lorry driver lost control at the notorious Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi County.

By 14 days ago

Nun arrested in connection with murder of fellow Sister at Meru Catholic

Catholic nun is in police custody on suspicion of killing a fellow nun,Imenti East Police confirms.

By 15 days ago

DP Kindiki: We will not engage in premature campaigns

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated that he and President William Ruto will not be dragged into early campaigns.

By 17 days ago

Meru set to become first city in Mt Kenya region

Meru Town is well poised to become Kenya's first city in the Mount Kenya region.

By 20 days ago

Teams to bag millions in Governor's Cup to address teenage pregnancies, SGBV

The Governor Isaac Mutuma Cup aims to educate residents on protecting vulnerable children and other groups.

By 22 days ago

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Why nearly half of Kenyan women are obese

PS Muthoni said it was regrettable that middle-aged women were fat, because it compromised their productivity in economic growth activities.

By 1 month ago

Imenti forest to be hived off for new Meru State Lodge

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma, his deputy Linda Kiome-Gitonga, Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi and North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood visited the site to assess it.

By 1 month ago

Meru professionals set up ICT hubs to empower youth

Professionals under the auspices of Meru County's Imenti Development Forum plan to establish ICT hubs in 20 wards to equip young people with digital skills.

By 1 month ago

Gachagua faults Ruto on his silence over Jubaland troops in Mandera

Gachagua sentiments targeted recent reports of existence of foreign troops-particularly Jubaland forces.

By 1 month ago

University students protests against insecurity

The student leader, Karani Munene, said that most attacks happen at night along the Meru-Maua road when students are leaving the college.

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KAA moves to bring order in sorting, packaging of miraa at airport

The grading, sorting, and packaging of miraa for export at JKIA, Nairobi, verandas and walkways has been banned effective September 9, 2025.

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Meru University race to raise funds for needy students

Vice Chancellor Professor Romanus Odhiambo said the proceeds will assist needy students and promote mountain tourism and environmental conservation. 

By 1 month ago

State targets to enroll 30 million Kenyans for SHA by December

With over 26 million Kenyans already registered for Social Health Authority (SHA), the national government is now targeting 30 million by December.

By 1 month ago

Laikipia, Nyandarua on high alert as Mpox cases confirmed

Health officials in Laikipia and Nyandarua counties are on high alert after four confirmed cases of Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, have raised widespread concern among residents.

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CS Ruku warns civil servants opposed to e-procurement

Ruku also launched the school feeding programme in Mt Kenya East and oversaw the distribution of Uwezo Fund cheques to local groups.

By 1 month ago

CS Murkomen's order on miraa sparks outrage in Meru

Nyamebene Miraa Traders Association Chairman Kimathi Munjuri said that the CS was using the miraa traders as scapegoats for a problem whose causes were known.

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Woman Rep Ngugi launches 'tutam campaign' in Tharaka Nithi

Ngugi spoke at Kathwana when she addressed grassroots mobilisers from the Tharaka, aka, Maara and Chuka-Igambang'ombe constituencies.

By 2 months ago

Hospitals face closure over Sh76b State debts

RUPHA says unpaid NHIF and SHA arrears have pushed facilities to the brink. It says private hospitals offering half of Kenya’s care face payment discrimination.

By 2 months ago

How sacked Mwangaza's legal advisor became Deputy Governor

And Ms Gitonga's star has continued to shine as she  is the Deputy Governor and is sitting pretty in her plush office, next to Governor Isaac Mutuma's office in Meru Town.

By 2 months ago

Kenyatta University reigns supreme at Kenya Music Festival

With over 56 entries, Kenyatta University, established itself as the prolific team at the jamboree.

By 2 months ago

Moi Girls shine as curtain falls on rip-roaring music festival in Meru

With their finely blended vocals the girls impressed, winning accolades with their captivating dance moves perfectly responding to the beats of African drums. 

By 2 months ago

Health takes lion share of Meru county budget

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has assented to the Meru County Appropriation Bill 2025-2026, with the health services and roads, transport and energy getting the lion share.

By 2 months ago

Visually impaired students lead KU to pop glory at music festival

Visually impaired students from Kenyatta University lit up the 97th National Kenya Music Festival in Meru with their electrifying rendition of “Nyasembo.”

By 2 months ago

Lessons galore as secondary schools light up music festivals

In the English Choral Verse Own Composition category on insurance, Matungulu Girls from Eastern delivered a standout performance titled “The News Bulletin”.

By 2 months ago

Lion Hill takes top honours at national music festival

Centre's verse warns of dangers lurking online and how society can avoid the pitfalls. But the college had to overcome several odds to perform at the biggest stage.

By 2 months ago

Students teach financial literacy using verse

Insurance and wealth creation themes dominated the Kenya National Music Festival as students continued to urge parents, teachers and schools, to protect themselves from an uncertain future.

By 2 months ago

PHOTOS: Disability is not inability, PWLDs light up music festivals

Rich display of culture, creativity and talent during 97th national music festival. No much controversy in Meru after less criticism of the government in performances.

By 2 months ago

National Music Festival kicks off in Meru

The 97th edition is being staged at Meru School, Kaaga Girls and Meru Teachers College. Governor Mutuma said the festival plays a significant role in enhancing the creative economy.

By 2 months ago

How 1,200 pastoralist women are making millions through beads

The women in nine tribes in the four counties are now making millions annually and sharing the income to support their families and conservation efforts in their communities. 

By 3 months ago

Mwangaza plans revenge on leaders who supported her ouster

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has declared a political war against 49 MCAs and 10 Meru MPs who backed her impeachment.

By 3 months ago

Isiolo women get Sh7m to boost small businesses

A total of 252 women from the Kinna and Garbatullah Community Conservancies in Isiolo have benefited from a Sh7 million kitty courtesy of the Women’s Microcredit Enterprise Fund. 

By 3 months ago

North Imenti residents seek to recall MP Dawood over Gachagua vote

Section of Meru residents begin collecting signatures to recall North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood over his support for Finance Bill 2024 and stalled projects.

By 3 months ago

Meru coffee farmers embrace SL28 as efforts to lure youth to farming intensify

Eva's Coffee Africa is leading in the campaign to attract youth and women into coffee farming and has come up with innovative ways to get the youth interested in coffee farming.

By 3 months ago

Kathuri, Mwangaza join youth in call for national dialogue after Saba Saba protests

Senate Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza have joined a section of youth in calling for a national dialogue as a means of preventing destructive protests.

By 3 months ago

Mwangaza set to launch Umoja na Maendeleo Party

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is set to launch the Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP) on Saturday, July 19.

By 3 months ago

Meru governor declares violent protests economic, political sabotage

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has termed Saba Saba protests as economic and political sabotage after more than 5,000 jobs were lost and business premises were destroyed.

By 3 months ago

Murkomen warns of stern action against goons during Saba Saba protests

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans to embrace peace ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations.

By 3 months ago

Stop attacks on Kindiki: Njuri Ncheke elders issue stern warning to Gachagua

The Njuri Ncheke Supreme Council of Ameru elders have asked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to stop his relent attacks on Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

By 3 months ago

Industrialist Narendra Raval urges varsities to embrace research

Industrialist Narendra Raval has urged universities to increase research and innovation projects to accelerate job creation to curb protests led by youths.

By 3 months ago