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Phares Mutembei

Meru innovators narrate how state robbed them NEMIS copyrights

By Phares Mutembei   2025-06-04 11:58:03

A Meru-based innovator claims ownership of the National Education Management and Information System (NEMIS).

Munya, Linturi to lead opposition campaigns in Meru

By Phares Mutembei   2025-06-09 00:00:00

During the DCP launch, Gachagua signalled his intention to ring-fence the Mt Kenya region, ensuring that all elected leaders from the area in 2027 are DCP candidates.

Governor Njuki's budget proposals rejected over inequality

By Phares Mutembei   2025-06-10 13:10:00

A section of residents and their leaders in Tharaka Nithi County have opposed the proposed 2025/2026 county budget.

Meru Governor Mutuma unveils team of advisors

By Phares Mutembei   2025-06-13 12:33:34

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has unveiled a new team of advisors as he seeks to transform the fortunes of his devolved unit.

Ignore Gachagua's rallies, Ruto allies tell Meru voters

By Phares Mutembei   2025-06-16 12:33:00

A section of President William Ruto’s allies have urged Meru residents to ignore former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he camps in Meru for three days later this week.

Farmers protest compensation for wildlife damage

By Phares Mutembei   2025-06-17 06:00:00

Some of the victims of wildlife invasions on their farms said they received as little as Sh3,000 at a time they were expecting up to Sh1 million in compensation for crop destruction.

Funding shortage stalls Meru University's Mariene Research Institute project

By Phares Mutembei   2025-06-19 13:30:40

The Mariene Research Institute, a project by Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) has stalled due to a shortage of funds.

Work with Mwangaza to secure Meru votes, Ruto told

By Phares Mutembei   2025-06-20 14:38:45

Ruto has been urged to take stock of his waning support in Meru after the DEP Bus party left the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition.

Gachagua to President: Mt Kenya people will send you home

By Phares Mutembei   2025-06-21 07:00:00

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua started his three-day tour of Meru with a call to the voters to remain united, as any divisions might enable President William Ruto to retain his power.

University develops Miraa juice to boost farmers' earnings

By Phares Mutembei   2025-06-23 12:20:29

MUST has developed miraa juice, wine, an energy drink, and chewing gum and is establishing a Sh30 million processor for these products.

Industrialist Narendra Raval urges varsities to embrace research

By Phares Mutembei   2025-07-01 14:45:28

Industrialist Narendra Raval has urged universities to increase research and innovation projects to accelerate job creation to curb protests led by youths.

Five informal settlements in Meru get Sh243m facelift

By Phares Mutembei   2025-07-01 15:21:11

Slums in Meru town are undergoing major infrastructural upgrade in a Sh243 million project being implemented by the government, World Bank, EU, and Agence Francaise de Development.

Stop attacks on Kindiki: Njuri Ncheke elders issue stern warning to Gachagua

By Phares Mutembei   2025-07-04 16:38:55

The Njuri Ncheke Supreme Council of Ameru elders have asked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to stop his relent attacks on Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

Murkomen warns of stern action against goons during Saba Saba protests

By Phares Mutembei   2025-07-06 18:24:26

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans to embrace peace ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations.

Meru governor declares violent protests economic, political sabotage

By Phares Mutembei   2025-07-09 15:12:57

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has termed Saba Saba protests as economic and political sabotage after more than 5,000 jobs were lost and business premises were destroyed.

Mwangaza set to launch Umoja na Maendeleo Party

By Phares Mutembei   2025-07-10 16:28:04

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is set to launch the Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP) on Saturday, July 19.

Kathuri, Mwangaza join youth in call for national dialogue after Saba Saba protests

By Phares Mutembei   2025-07-12 13:16:58

Senate Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza have joined a section of youth in calling for a national dialogue as a means of preventing destructive protests.

Meru coffee farmers embrace SL28 as efforts to lure youth to farming intensify

By Phares Mutembei   2025-07-14 11:07:51

Eva's Coffee Africa is leading in the campaign to attract youth and women into coffee farming and has come up with innovative ways to get the youth interested in coffee farming.

North Imenti residents seek to recall MP Dawood over Gachagua vote

By Phares Mutembei   2025-07-18 12:14:10

Section of Meru residents begin collecting signatures to recall North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood over his support for Finance Bill 2024 and stalled projects.

Isiolo women get Sh7m to boost small businesses

By Phares Mutembei   2025-07-19 14:41:03

A total of 252 women from the Kinna and Garbatullah Community Conservancies in Isiolo have benefited from a Sh7 million kitty courtesy of the Women’s Microcredit Enterprise Fund.