Man jailed for 30 years for murder of human rights activist
A man convicted for murdering celebrated human rights defender Elizabeth Ekaru has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
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Man jailed for 30 years for murder of human rights activist
Meru ECDE teachers want county to implement scheme of service
More than 1,000 Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) teachers in Meru want the county government to implement a scheme of service that was developed nearly a decade ago.
By 1 month ago
Meru ECDE teachers want county to implement scheme of service
Alarm as cancer cases rise in Igembe and Buuri
Data from the Meru Hospice has revealed that Buuri and Igembe in Meru county have high cancers cases.
By 1 month ago
Alarm as cancer cases rise in Igembe and Buuri
Meru, Tharaka Nithi celebrates elevation of Kindiki to Deputy President
Residents of Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties are optimistic Interior CS Kithure Kindiki will take over from Rigathi Gachagua even as they await court determination.
By 1 month ago
Meru, Tharaka Nithi celebrates elevation of Kindiki to Deputy President
Former Tharaka Nithi woman rep is dead
Former Tharaka Nithi County Woman Representative Beatrice Nkatha was hailed as a leader who shunned controversy and brought development to her county.
By 1 month ago
Former Tharaka Nithi woman rep is dead
MCAs reject Mwangaza's nominee for county attorney
Meru Members of County Assembly have rejected Governor Kawira Mwangaza's nominee for county attorney
By 1 month ago
MCAs reject Mwangaza's nominee for county attorney
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Degree after two decades: How woman's resolve bore fruit at last
Kezziah Muchiri first sat her KCSE in 2000 but repeated it in 2001 and 2011. She graduated with a bachelor's degree last week after overcoming various life challenges
By 1 month ago
Degree after two decades: How woman's resolve bore fruit at last
It is not too late for Gachagua to resign, political analysts say
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is banking on the Senate and the courts to save his job, which is hanging in the balance
By 1 month ago
It is not too late for Gachagua to resign, political analysts say
Strike by Meru health workers is illegal, court rules
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Meru has declared a strike by health workers at public facilities in Meru County illegal.
By 1 month ago
Strike by Meru health workers is illegal, court rules
Mwangaza's Sh531 million roads project opens up rural areas
Once inaccessible rural areas in Meru county are now motorable after roll out of road upgrade project undertaken by the Mechanical Transport Fund in 45 wards.
By 1 month ago
Mwangaza's Sh531 million roads project opens up rural areas
250 workers in hospitality industry to benefit from upskilling
Tourism Fund Chairman Samson Some has said they are keen on upskilling workers in the hospitality sector to prepare them for the local and International job market.
By 1 month ago
250 workers in hospitality industry to benefit from upskilling
Seven senators disown Gachagua as Mt Kenya kingpin
Seven senators have come out to express support for Interior and National Government Administration Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the Mt Kenya kingpin
By 1 month ago
Seven senators disown Gachagua as Mt Kenya kingpin
Farmers want 'favourable' law after MPs shoot down 'Ndengu' bill
Green grams farmers in Tharaka Nithi and Meru counties have lauded the National Assembly for shooting down the Mung (Ndengu) Bill (2022) and are now pushing for a favourable law.
By 1 month ago
Farmers want 'favourable' law after MPs shoot down 'Ndengu' bill
Don't overturn the will of the people, Gachagua asks MPs
 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said his current troubles, including a looming impeachment threat, stem from his commitment to truth.
By 1 month ago
Don't overturn the will of the people, Gachagua asks MPs
Kithure Kindiki joins Mountain political matrix
As Mt Kenya region erupts into political activity which has created fissures and divisions, the eastern side which has for decades remained in the leeward side of politics has been jolted into action.
By 1 month ago
Kithure Kindiki joins Mountain political matrix
Samburu girls fail to enroll in college over lack of hostels
The lack of hostels in Technical Training Institutes has locked out girls from Samburu, Turkana, Borana, and other communities from training opportunities
By 2 months ago
Samburu girls fail to enroll in college over lack of hostels
State sets up miraa, muguka pricing committee
After suffering due to poor prices, miraa and muguka farmers in Mt Kenya East now hope for better returns after formation of the national pricing committee.
By 2 months ago
State sets up miraa, muguka pricing committee
Mwangaza resumes duty amid opponents' protest
Embattled Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza resumed duty on Thursday amid calls by a section of MCAs to have Deputy Governor Isaac M’Ethingia sworn in.
By 2 months ago
Mwangaza resumes duty amid opponents' protest
Opinion split on Senate's move to dim Mwangaza's light
Lawyers Gitobu and Mugambi Imanyara criticized the Senate’s decision, arguing that the charges didn’t meet the impeachment threshold.
By 3 months ago
Opinion split on Senate's move to dim Mwangaza's light
Man found guilty of murder of human rights defender
Patrick Naweet, a security guard, was found guilty of murdering Ekaru at Kambi Garba in Isiolo County on January 3, 2022, in an attack described as ferocious in court.
By 3 months ago
Man found guilty of murder of human rights defender
Governor Mwangaza welcomes Senate's vote to hear impeachment in plenary
Embattled Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is putting on a brave face as she prepares to face Senate for impeachment hearing after she was ousted by the Members of the County Assembly.
By 3 months ago
Governor Mwangaza welcomes Senate's vote to hear impeachment in plenary
Conservancies warn over poaching of Somali Giraffes, ostriches
Conservation groups have appealed to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to enhance the protection of Somali Giraffes and ostriches in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties.
By 3 months ago
Conservancies warn over poaching of Somali Giraffes, ostriches
Fate of Governor Mwangaza in Senate
Meru residents will keenly watch the events as Mwangaza has in the past supported the dissolution of the county citing irreconcilable differences with the MCAs.
By 3 months ago
Fate of Governor Mwangaza in Senate
Ombudsman wants Ogongo report enacted
CAJ chairperson Florence Kajuju has asked for the implementation of the Zachary Ogongo Commission Report to address the border row between Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties.
By 3 months ago
Ombudsman wants Ogongo report enacted
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Will Kawira Mwangaza be lucky for third time in Senate after latest ouster?
The Governor was first impeached in December 2022 and again in October 2023. In both occasions, the Senate voted to save her and the ball is back on the Senators’ court.
By 3 months ago
Will Kawira Mwangaza be lucky for third time in Senate after latest ouster?
Kawira Mwangaza impeached for third time
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza impeached a third time, 49 MCAs vote in favour of motion, and 17 against; she is accused of gross violation of the Constitution and abuse of office.
By 3 months ago
Kawira Mwangaza impeached for third time
Njuri Ncheke divided over Governor Mwangaza's impeachment
The Standard has established the council is split with a faction claiming the council does not have the powers to unite the governor and MCAs.
By 3 months ago
Njuri Ncheke divided over Governor Mwangaza's impeachment
Agony for patients as striking staff stay away from Meru hospitals
A spot check by The Standard across a number of facilities observed little activity as patients were forced to seek treatment in private facilities.
By 3 months ago
Agony for patients as striking staff stay away from Meru hospitals
Court refers Mwangaza, MCAs dispute to Njuri Ncheke elders
The High Court has directed Governor Kawira Mwangaza and the Meru County Assembly to appear before the Njuri Ncheke Supreme Council of Ameru elders to settle their ongoing dispute.
By 3 months ago
Court refers Mwangaza, MCAs dispute to Njuri Ncheke elders
Meru residents disappointed after some MCAs jump to Mwangaza's ship
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza got a major boost after a section of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) distanced themselves from a proposed impeachment motion.
By 3 months ago
Meru residents disappointed after some MCAs jump to Mwangaza's ship
Two years of hell for Mwangaza as MCAs in third bid to impeach her
Kwaira Mwangaza has survived two impeachment attempts in the last two years, but still, a third trial is hovering above her head and threatening to crumble her rule.
By 4 months ago
Two years of hell for Mwangaza as MCAs in third bid to impeach her
Meru MCAs' fresh bid to impeach governor Kawira suffers setback
This is the third attempt MCAs are making to remove the governor from office.
By 4 months ago
Meru MCAs' fresh bid to impeach governor Kawira suffers setback
Kawira Mwangaza faces another ouster as Gen Zs push for county dissolution
Meru County Assembly is planning a third impeachment motion against Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
By 4 months ago
Kawira Mwangaza faces another ouster as Gen Zs push for county dissolution
Meru and Tharaka residents plead for Kindiki's pardon
Residents of Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties are concerned about the fate of Kithure Kindiki after President William Ruto dismissed his Cabinet.
By 4 months ago
Meru and Tharaka residents plead for Kindiki's pardon
Farmers urge Kindiki to intervene as coffee theft cases rise
Farmers in Meru have raised the alarm over rising cases of coffee theft in the region. They believe an organised gang is behind the spate of attacks that have left several factory guards dead.
By 4 months ago
Farmers urge Kindiki to intervene as coffee theft cases rise
Azimio want snap election, says Kenyans have lost confidence in Kenya Kwanza
Azimio leaders have called for the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to pave way for a snap election, so that Kenyans can elect a new government.
By 4 months ago
Azimio want snap election, says Kenyans have lost confidence in Kenya Kwanza
Three years on, missing security expert's family holds onto hope
Mbijjiwe disappeared on his way from Nairobi his Meru rural home.
By 4 months ago
Three years on, missing security expert's family holds onto hope
Alarm as 15,000 girls impregnated in Meru County
In some public hospitals, up to 50 per cent of those seeking maternal care are girls aged between 10 and 19.
By 5 months ago
Alarm as 15,000 girls impregnated in Meru County
Government will keep off tea directors' elections, assures Linturi
The government has assured smallholder tea farmers  that it will not meddle in the elections for the directors of tea factories slated for June 28.
By 5 months ago
Government will keep off tea directors' elections, assures Linturi
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Why miraa-rich Igembe zones attract politicians
Presidential candidates accompanied by local leaders always pitch camp in vote-rich region with over 200,000 votes.
By 5 months ago
Why miraa-rich Igembe zones attract politicians
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