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Phares Mutembei

Mwangaza: The proverbial cat with nine lives bets on UDA for survival

She cuts the figure of a fighter armed with a cocktail of political strategies and a Bible, as she strikes a delicate balance between her spiritual faith and the murky world of politics.

By Phares Mutembei 12 days ago

Mwangaza: The proverbial cat with nine lives bets on UDA for survival

How asbestos materials expose learners, teachers to hazard

How asbestos materials expose learners, teachers to hazard

By Phares Mutembei 12 days ago

Miraa farmers boycott harvesting in protest of 'cartel' controlling trade

Miraa farmers boycott harvesting in protest of 'cartel' controlling trade

By Phares Mutembei 12 days ago

Youth in arid areas acquire skills in fight against cattle rustling

Youth in arid areas acquire skills in fight against cattle rustling

By Phares Mutembei 28 days ago

Meru Finance CEC arrested over Sh600 million court award to firm

Governor Kawira Mwangaza indicated that her administration would plead for the amount to be reduced or for the county to be allowed to pay gradually.

By Phares Mutembei 30 days ago

Meru Finance CEC arrested over Sh600 million court award to firm

Governor Mwangaza, MCAs on collision course over budget

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has pleaded with MCAs not to block the county budget meant to fund key development projects.

By Phares Mutembei 30 days ago

Governor Mwangaza, MCAs on collision course over budget

Woman empowers widows, teenage mothers in Meru

Gacheri Muthuri uses donations from friends and well-wishers to assist the women and ensure teenage mothers return to school.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Woman empowers widows, teenage mothers in Meru

Land rate defaulters owe Meru county Sh900 million

Up to 80 per cent of registered plot owners have outstanding land rates amounting to Sh900 million

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Land rate defaulters owe Meru county Sh900 million

Governor Njuki distributes freezers to fish farmers

The governor said his administration plans to establish a fish centre in Chuka town with big storage capacity freezers to benefit more farmers.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Governor Njuki distributes freezers to fish farmers

Kindiki vows to curb cattle rustling in Meru

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has promised to eradicate rampant cattle rustling in Meru.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Kindiki vows to curb cattle rustling in Meru

Extraordinary bond between rhinoceros and minder at conservancy

Kamara, 45, has worked at the conservancy for 20 years, but one of the most memorable happenings at the sanctuary is his bond with the rhino.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Extraordinary bond between rhinoceros and minder at conservancy

Ruto secures Sh15 billion for Meru wind power project

Ruto secured funding for various projects following bilateral talks with Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Ruto secures Sh15 billion for Meru wind power project

Wetang'ula tells administrators to eradicate cattle rustling

The Speaker said the administrators should engage with the national government to identify the security needs of the region to deal with criminal activities.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Wetang'ula tells administrators to eradicate cattle rustling

Why Njuri Ncheke elders installed women

For ages, Njuri Ncheke Supreme Council of Ameru elders' shrines, where they conduct deliberations, traditional court sessions and other activities, were out of bounds for women.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Why Njuri Ncheke elders installed women

Meru varsity researchers make clay-based cement

The innovation aims at offering alternative climate-friendly and cheaper cement to address the rising demand for affordable housing.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Meru varsity researchers make clay-based cement

Two construction workers die in crane accident

The workers were in the process of plastering the exterior of the fifth floor when the crane malfunctioned and they fell off and landed on the concrete ground below.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Two construction workers die in crane accident

Meru University innovates clay based cement to curb carbon emission

Scientists at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) have innovated clay-based cement, to address climate change and lower the cost of housing.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Meru University innovates clay based cement to curb carbon emission

Stakeholders call for action as teen pregnancies remain high

Meru County holds the unenviable position of recording the highest number of teen pregnancies in the country.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Stakeholders call for action as teen pregnancies remain high

How I saved lost 'female police officer' in distress

Mukiama was shocked last Thursday when he received a call from the police, who came to pick up the 'police officer'.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

How I saved lost 'female police officer' in distress

Kalonzo, Azimio allies pledge to liberate Kenya

Kalonzo Musyoka accused the government of trying to capture the Judiciary and urged MPs to reject the Affordable Housing Bill, saying the government had no business in building houses.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Kalonzo, Azimio allies pledge to liberate Kenya

Learn from Costa Rica and play your part in addressing climate crisis, envoy urges

Costa Rica has made big gains in climate protection and that 99 per cent of its energy comes from renewable sources, something others can learn from.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Learn from Costa Rica and play your part in addressing climate crisis, envoy urges

Safaricom CEO's plan for Meru University

Ndegwa says he will work day and night to make the university a hub for innovation and technology. He takes over from his Equity Bank counterpart, Mwangi, who served for ten years.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Safaricom CEO's plan for Meru University

Farmers produced 61 million bags of maize

Mithika Linturi has said farmers produced 61 million bags of maize in the last one year, which must now be properly stored after testing.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Farmers produced 61 million bags of maize

Raila slams KK for lack of public consultation

According to Raila, there was no public participation before the project was launched by the Kenya Kwanza government.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Raila slams KK for lack of public consultation

Linturi launches aflatoxin testing laboratory in North Imenti

CS Linturi said the new facility was aimed at ensuring that the food people consume is free of aflatoxin, to stem chances of cancer.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Linturi launches aflatoxin testing laboratory in North Imenti

Ruto's new strategy for tackling unemployment

Ruto said the Executive alone cannot achieve its ambitious plan of creating jobs through the Affordable Housing Programme, digital jobs and export of labour.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Ruto's new strategy for tackling unemployment

I will implement housing project at any cost- Ruto

President Ruto said he was determined to see the housing plan succeed even as he told off those who sought to block it in court.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

I will implement housing project at any cost- Ruto

Gachagua takes senators head on as Mt Kenya supremacy war rages

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has opened up a new battlefront with senators, accusing them of causing divisions and rebellion in Mt Kenya region.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Gachagua takes senators head on as Mt Kenya supremacy war rages

President Ruto launches ICT hubs in Meru tour

President William Ruto kicked off his three-day tour of Meru county with launching development projects in three constituencies.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

President Ruto launches ICT hubs in Meru tour

New home for Mountain Bongo opened, locals vow not to hunt them for meat again

The sanctuary occupying 250 acres will serve as a new home for 25 Mountain Bongo flown in from Florida, US. It is an initiative of different Kenyan and American partners.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

New home for Mountain Bongo opened, locals vow not to hunt them for meat again

Leadership wrangles rock Kiraitu's Devolution Empowerment Party

Leadership wrangles have hit the Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP), associated with former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Leadership wrangles rock Kiraitu's Devolution Empowerment Party

A decade since UK ban, farmers still searching for miraa markets

UK disallowed the produce in its markets after branding it a Class C drug. During campaigns, President Ruto promised to make every effort to secure markets for miraa farmers.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

A decade since UK ban, farmers still searching for miraa markets

Twins top school with 'A' grade, give credit to Standard Group project

Ruth Ndanu and Rachel Mumbe shed tears of joy, crediting their success to teachers, their parents and the Standard Group's Newspaper in Education (NIE) programme.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Twins top school with 'A' grade, give credit to Standard Group project

Quiz sentries on blogger's killing, Mwangaza tells DCI detectives

Governor Kawira Mwangaza said as a government facility, the official governor's residence is under the watch of the police round the clock.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Quiz sentries on blogger's killing, Mwangaza tells DCI detectives

Cancer is not a death sentence, survivor says

Nana Kilemi went through a tough period as a cancer patient and survived numerous financial and physical difficulties.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Cancer is not a death sentence, survivor says

EACC urged to probe Sh152m stalled project

Former Water Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa launched the project in 2016 but it is yet to be commissioned.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

EACC urged to probe Sh152m stalled project

Detectives visit Mwangaza's home in probe on blogger's murder

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has denied claims that blogger Benard Muthiani alias 'Sniper' visited her residence before his death.

By Kamore Maina and Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Detectives visit Mwangaza's home in probe on blogger's murder

Don't politicise blogger's murder probe, says Governor Mwangaza

This came as police intensify investigations to bring to book the suspects behind the brutal murder of the blogger. So far six people have been detained over the murder.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Don't politicise blogger's murder probe, says Governor Mwangaza

Meru leaders raise Sh2m fees for needy students joining Form One

Families in the semi-arid area of Athwana in Tigania West Sub County were in despair after floods washed away crops, leaving them with no source of income to educate the children.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Meru leaders raise Sh2m fees for needy students joining Form One

Mwangaza 'baptism by fire' in first year in office

Her win against former Governor Kiraitu Murungi and former Senator Mithika Linturi was even more scintillating due to gender dynamics in patriarchal society.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Mwangaza 'baptism by fire' in first year in office

Leaders say land speculators fueling insecurity in Lapsset corridor

Elders, leaders, and experts believe the conflict over pasture is just a smokescreen for the wider scheme to grab land.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Leaders say land speculators fueling insecurity in Lapsset corridor

Joy for tea farmers as factories approve early bonus payments

Factories in Nyeri, Embu and Murang'a have increased the monthly pay from Sh21 to Sh25 for the green leaf deliveries. In Meru, only Weru factory will increase the monthly pay.

By Boniface Gikandi and Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Joy for tea farmers as factories approve early bonus payments

How Ruto and Njuri Ncheke rescued Linturi after poll defeat

After being humbled at the ballot by Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza in last year's election, Mithika Linturi was in unfamiliar territory and staring at an uncertain future.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

How Ruto and Njuri Ncheke rescued Linturi after poll defeat

Family and leaders seek justice for killed blogger

Postmortem by Chief Government Pathologist shows 'Sniper' was strangled. Local leaders say he won't be buried until his killers are brought to book.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Family and leaders seek justice for killed blogger

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