David Muchui
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Meru MCAs want State agency out of Sh285m roads deal
Several MCAs have been forced to use their own money to fuel graders and dozers to repair roads in case of emergencies. → Read More
Somalia sets tough terms for end of miraa ban
Somalia says Kenya must treat it as an equal and stop meddling in its internal affairs. → Read More
Kenya Power cracks down on illegal connections in Meru
More than 50 homes were left in the dark after the lines were disconnected in the crackdown. → Read More
Meru MCAs urge government to end Somalia miraa impasse
Local leaders say many people are unable to earn a living now. → Read More
New laboratory to boost the war against aflatoxin
Lab and research centre set up. → Read More
Girl sells parents’ miraa to pay for FGM
Two women arrested in Meru for circumcising and hosting teenager lured by a friend to go for the cut → Read More
From the bars to pulpit: My journey to sobriety
Dennis, who started abusing drugs while in Form Three, attempted suicide several times → Read More
Ex-MP now wants monthly pension for independence lawmakers
Ex-MP Joseph Muturia says many from the independence Parliament are suffering due to illnesses and old age. → Read More
Miraa traders face bleak future as Somalia continue to lock them out
Miraa exempted from cargo allowed into the country. → Read More
Police officer collapses, dies in bank
It is not clear what killed the policeman. → Read More
Meru records 4 coronavirus cases at Kangeta and GK prisons
Three are at Kangeta and one at Meru GK Prison, official says. → Read More
Kenya earns Sh8bn from avocados as Covid-19 boosts exports
Kenya's sales almost topped the total quantity sold last year. → Read More
Teen pregnancy: Class Five pupil rescued from marriage
Official warns teens against engaging in sex, calls for enhanced education to curb early pregnancies, marriages → Read More
Meru miraa traders say Somalia flights ban ruining their business
Farmers who grow miraa varieties popular with the export market have decried harsh economic times following the suspension of international cargo flights into Somalia amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The farmers from lower lying parts of the Nyambene ranges In Meru County, particularly in Karama, Athiru, Kanjoo among others grow the ‘Grade’ or ‘Kiza’ variety which is exclusively meant for the Somalia… → Read More
Report: 170 girls below 14 years got pregnant in Meru since January
Report: 170 girls under 14 years got pregnant in Meru → Read More
13 staff at Safaricom customer care shop in Meru test Covid-19 positive
All the 13 Covid-19 cases recorded in Meru County on Wednesday are Safaricom staff based at the company’s customer care shop in Meru town. Wednesday’s case brings to 14 the number of Safaricom staff who have tested positive for the coronavirus after another employees was reported to have contracted the virus on Friday last week. According to Meru Health Executive Misheck Mutuma, about 42… → Read More
Chopper crash-lands in Meru
A helicopter carrying security personnel crash-landed in Meru on Saturday morning. Local authorities confirmed the crash, though details remain scanty. Meru County police boss Patrick Lumumba told the Nation that injured passengers were rushed to hospital. More follows. → Read More
Munya meeting likely to rekindle supremacy wars
A meeting of Meru MCAs called by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya at his home Saturday has revived political supremacy battles with Governor Kiraitu Murungi. MCAs allied to Mr Munya have accused assembly Majority Leader Victor Karithi of whipping Jubilee Party members against attending the meeting. Minority Leader Ayub Bundi and nominated MCA Sarah Gakii said Mr Karithi should be held… → Read More
Drug trafficking: Police put miraa traders on notice
Drug trafficking: Police put miraa traders on notice → Read More
Covid-19: Two patients discharged from Meru hospital
Two Covid-19 patients in Meru County were discharged from hospital on Wednesday. Meru Health Executive Misheck Mutuma said the first and the second patient went home after turning negative after two tests. The two asymptomatic patients, a 23-year-old woman and 35-year-old man, tested positive on May 18 and May 20 respectively. ISLOATION The third patient, a 38-year-old truck driver from Mombasa… → Read More