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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) members in Meru county have gone on strike, after the end of a 21-day strike notice.
The death of Anita Kendi Murungi, daughter of former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi, at 25 united political rivals and residents in rare grief, briefly pausing Meru’s intense political divisions.
The Umoja na Maendeleo Party, associated with former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, has lodged a complaint over the violent disruption of its activities
Businesses in Meru suffered heavy losses as protests disrupted operations, with police sealing off roads, engaging demonstrators, and several shops being looted.
The Methodist Church says it legally owns the disputed Maili Tatu Farm in Meru after failed talks with the county government, with the land battle now headed to court for determination.
Nyambene Njuri Ncheke Trust said incidents of Meru and Isiolo counties have been suffering at the hands of rustlers for over two years despite there being security agencies on the ground.
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