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Phares Mutembei

Lawyer denied chief's job for being overqualified gets a second chance

A man who was denied a chance to become a chief for allegedly being overqualified has gotten relief after the High Court quashed the appointment of his competitor.

Lawyer denied chief's job for being overqualified gets a second chance

Kindiki's uphill battle of uniting Mt Kenya

Kindiki's uphill battle of uniting Mt Kenya

181 over-age candidates sit for KCSE in Meru county

181 over-age candidates sit for KCSE in Meru county

How Njuri Ncheke elders endorsed Kindiki's leadership

How Njuri Ncheke elders endorsed Kindiki's leadership

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

MCAs reject Mwangaza's nominee for county attorney

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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

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

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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