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Phares Mutembei

Kiamuriuki Forest: Hidden hub of Mount Kenya's illegal bhang trade

The Kiamuriuki Forest block in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi County, is not only a vital source of livelihood for hundreds of thousands of people but also a source of pain for others.

By Phares Mutembei 16 days ago

Kiamuriuki Forest: Hidden hub of Mount Kenya's illegal bhang trade

Meru politicians plead with Ruto to spare Water CS Mugaa

Meru politicians plead with Ruto to spare Water CS Mugaa

By Phares Mutembei 23 days ago

Forest restoration efforts bear fruit in Meru

Forest restoration efforts bear fruit in Meru

By Phares Mutembei 24 days ago

Farmers defy court, elect new tea factory directors

Farmers defy court, elect new tea factory directors

By Phares Mutembei 25 days ago

Mwangaza, county board clash over staff recruitment

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has opposed planned recruitment of hundreds of workers by the County Public Service Board.

By Phares Mutembei 26 days ago

Mwangaza, county board clash over staff recruitment

President has left out the Meru people, Kiraitu claims

Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi is crying foul over President William Ruto's recent government appointments.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

President has left out the Meru people, Kiraitu claims

How FGM fuels child marriages and teenage pregnancies in Meru

According to both state and non-state actors involved in combating FGM and early marriages, this harmful rite of passage is supported by some parents and even medical officers.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

How FGM fuels child marriages and teenage pregnancies in Meru

Livestock inoculation; Vets ready for January exercise

The Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (Kevevapi) is ready to kick off vaccination of livestock from January, a senior official has said.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Livestock inoculation; Vets ready for January exercise

Lawyers boycott court, demand more magistrates

The lawyers accused the Judiciary of failing to post new magistrates after the transfer of two magistrates early this year.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Lawyers boycott court, demand more magistrates

Advocates boycott court over magistrate shortage

Lawyers under Maua Advocates Association in Meru County threaten to boycott work from January 15, decry shortage of magistrates, accuse Judiciary of negligence.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Advocates boycott court over magistrate shortage

I have not seen my deputy for over a year, Mwangaza says

The two fell out during impeachment proceedings after Mwangaza alleged that her deputy Isaac Mutuma was out to sabotage her.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

I have not seen my deputy for over a year, Mwangaza says

Policyholders of collapsed insurance companies to be compensated

The Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) will soon start to compensate policyholders of failed insurance companies.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Policyholders of collapsed insurance companies to be compensated

Kindiki defends SHA, urges leaders and clergy to preach unity

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the Government is committed to ensure better health services under the Social Health Authority (SHA)

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Kindiki defends SHA, urges leaders and clergy to preach unity

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.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

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

Kindiki's uphill battle of uniting Mt Kenya

In the Mount Kenya region, ordinary citizens and politicians alike hope Kindiki will prevent further divisions following Gachagua's ouster.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Kindiki's uphill battle of uniting Mt Kenya

181 over-age candidates sit for KCSE in Meru county

In Meru county 181 over-age candidates are sitting for KCSE even as schools managements and education officials restrict movement in exam centres.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

181 over-age candidates sit for KCSE in Meru county

How Njuri Ncheke elders endorsed Kindiki's leadership

As new Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was taking oath of office Friday, the Njuri Ncheke Supreme Council of Ameru elders converged at their Gitoro shrine, for thanksgiving prayers.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

How Njuri Ncheke elders endorsed Kindiki's leadership

Irony of a mountain that smiles, frowns all at the same time

The court's declaration Thursday that Deputy President-designate Kithure Kindiki can be sworn into office has elicited mixed reactions from Kenyans.

By Irene Githinji and Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Irony of a mountain that smiles, frowns all at the same time

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.

By Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

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 Phares Mutembei 3 months 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 Phares Mutembei 3 months 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 Phares Mutembei 3 months 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 Phares Mutembei 3 months 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 Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

MCAs reject Mwangaza's nominee for county attorney

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 Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

It is not too late for Gachagua to resign, political analysts say

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 Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Degree after two decades: How woman's resolve bore fruit at last

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 Phares Mutembei 3 months 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 Phares Mutembei 4 months 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 Phares Mutembei 4 months ago

250 workers in hospitality industry to benefit from upskilling

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 Phares Mutembei 4 months ago

Farmers want 'favourable' law after MPs shoot down 'Ndengu' bill

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 Phares Mutembei 4 months ago

Seven senators disown Gachagua as Mt Kenya kingpin

Magic number in Ruto-Gachagua dogfight

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is staring at impeachment after President William Ruto successfully isolated him from a section of Mt Kenya lawmakers

By Brian Otieno and Phares Mutembei 4 months ago

Magic number in Ruto-Gachagua dogfight

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 Phares Mutembei 4 months 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 Phares Mutembei 4 months 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 Phares Mutembei 4 months ago

Samburu girls fail to enroll in college over lack of hostels

Ichung'wah, Meru MPs dismiss Gachagua's Mt Kenya unity call

National Assembly Leader of Majority Kimani Ichung'wah led a team of MPs from Meru County in pouring cold water on Gachagua's call for unity of the region.

By Phares Mutembei and Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Ichung'wah, Meru MPs dismiss Gachagua's Mt Kenya unity call

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 Phares Mutembei 5 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 Phares Mutembei 5 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 Phares Mutembei 5 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 Phares Mutembei 5 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 Phares Mutembei 5 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 Phares Mutembei 5 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 Phares Mutembei 5 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 Phares Mutembei 5 months ago

Ombudsman wants Ogongo report enacted

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