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Phares Mutembei

Teams to bag millions in Governor's Cup to address teenage pregnancies, SGBV

By Phares Mutembei   2025-10-07 13:18:14

The Governor Isaac Mutuma Cup aims to educate residents on protecting vulnerable children and other groups.

Meru set to become first city in Mt Kenya region

By Phares Mutembei   2025-10-09 13:27:08

Meru Town is well poised to become Kenya's first city in the Mount Kenya region.

DP Kindiki: We will not engage in premature campaigns

By Phares Mutembei   2025-10-12 07:32:55

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated that he and President William Ruto will not be dragged into early campaigns.

Residents want man who rescued lost police dog feted by State

By Phares Mutembei   2025-10-14 06:00:00

Residents of Meru County want local heroes included in the list of people who will be recognised at this year’s Mashujaa Day.

Nun linked to murder of fellow sister in Meru arrested

By Phares Mutembei   2025-10-13 23:01:20

Catholic nun is in police custody on suspicion of killing a fellow nun,Imenti East Police confirms.

Nithi Bridge claims another two lives, residents express frustration

By Phares Mutembei   2025-10-14 20:09:52

Two people died on the spot after a lorry driver lost control at the notorious Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi County.

Murder in convent: Who wanted Meru's Sister Karimi dead and why?

By Phares Mutembei   2025-10-18 17:49:00

Until her gruesome murder, Meru's Sr Karimi had served as the administrator of the home, which is run by the Catholic Diocese of Meru.

Meru governor prioritises agriculture, health and security sectors

By Phares Mutembei   2025-10-22 15:17:28

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has said his administration is committed to empowering farmers, youths and boosting security.

Farmers union, Meru county partner in livestock vaccination drive

By Phares Mutembei   2025-10-22 15:43:11

The Meru Dairy Union is partnering with the county government in mass livestock vaccination aimed at increasing dairy production.

Meru, Tharaka Nithi counties clash over ownership of Lake Ellis

By Phares Mutembei   2025-10-23 15:27:46

The Meru and Tharaka Nithi governments have disagreed over the ownership of Lake Ellis, located on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya.

How Meru's 'perfect deputy' became the man who replaced his boss

By Phares Mutembei   2025-10-27 11:34:25

That relationship had started when the former Woman Rep decided to run for Governor in 2022 and picked Mutuma, then a senior prisons service officer, as her running mate.

Alarm over high number of pregnant KPSEA candidates

By Phares Mutembei   2025-11-02 14:49:10

Dr Wachira's worry stems from the fact that a large number students, and some yet to hit teenage, are giving birth at the hospital. 

Meru county to procure Sh300 million drugs in bid to boost healtcare

By Phares Mutembei   2025-11-09 12:14:31

The Meru County Government will spend Sh300 million to stock all its hospitals with drugs and other essentials in this financial year, Deputy Governor Linda Kiome-Gitonga has said.

Dr Margaret Awino, DCI officer making history with two PhDs, mission to transform policing

By Phares Mutembei   2025-11-15 10:30:00

After earning PhD in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration in August, the first woman in DCI to achieve the feat, she is pursuing another PhD, in International Relations and Diplomacy.

Stop meddling in politics, Njuri Ncheke elders told

By Phares Mutembei   2025-11-18 15:47:34

Njuri Ncheke elders of Ameru shunned politics, choosing to stick to their roles in the community.

Chuka University banks on research to fund education

By Phares Mutembei   2025-11-21 15:06:07

Chuka University in Tharaka Nithi County is banking on research to supplement the national government's funds.

Faya si faya: DP Kindiki humbles Gachagua in Mbeere North battle

By Phares Mutembei   2025-11-29 10:07:30

Kindiki had put his political reputation on the line when he decided to lead the UDA campaigns for the Mbeere North MP-elect Leonard Wamuthende.

Investments in agriculture spur Tharaka Nithi's economy

By Phares Mutembei   2025-12-03 06:00:00

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki says localising the State’s development agenda has made it possible to create entrepreneurship opportunities in agricultural and other sectors.

Mwenda Mbijiwe family: Searching for missing son has taken toll on us

By Phares Mutembei   2025-12-04 08:00:00

Family says it’s at its tethers end trying to find their son who they say was picked by police. 

How political grudges are driving multi-million governor impeachments

By Phares Mutembei   2025-12-08 15:12:32

Mr Mutuma says that the impeachment process has been ‘weaponised’ against governors.