African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The Judiciary in Meru County has launched an ambitious plea bargaining programme aimed at reducing the growing backlog of murder cases and easing pressure on overcrowded courts and prisons. Speaking during the launch of the mediation-like initiative in Meru, Stephen Githinji said the region’s courts are currently overwhelmed by the rising number of serious criminal […]
MERU, Kenya – A multi-agency security operation conducted in Meru County on Thursday night led to the arrest of four suspected illegal migrants working at an unlicensed bakery in Central Imenti Sub County. The raid, carried out in Kiria location within Abothuguchi Central, was led by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), public […]
More than 1,300 young people in Buuri Constituency have graduated under the second cohort of the Ujuzi Mashinani Programme, marking a major step in efforts to tackle unemployment through practical skills training and enterprise development. A total of 1,320 youth completed hands-on training delivered by the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) in partnership with […]
Kenya’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Halima Mucheke, has urged residents of Meru County to rally behind President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, warning that a shift in political leadership could derail ongoing development projects in the region. Speaking during Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s development tour of North Imenti Constituency, Mucheke called on locals to […]
The government has been urged to zero-rate essential equipment used by people living with disabilities in order to improve their quality of life and promote inclusivity in society. Speaking during a Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) forum held in Kiirua, Buuri Sub-County in Meru County, nominated Member of the National Assembly Dorothy Muthoni emphasized the urgent […]
MERU, Kenya — Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has criticized the government over what he termed as continued harassment of citizens through arbitrary arrests and the alleged use of hired goons to intimidate leaders who criticize the administration. Speaking during a visit to Meru County, Sifuna said it was unfortunate that the […]
Tigania East, Kenya – Two people have died while two others have been arrested following a violent incident in Lailuba village in Tigania East Constituency, Meru County. According to residents, the incident began on Saturday afternoon when a man visited his mother-in-law’s home to persuade her to seek medical treatment after she fell ill. However, […]
As the world marked International Women’s Day, the wife of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Tessie Mudavadi, called for the removal of legal and structural barriers that continue to hinder women and girls from enjoying equal rights. Speaking during the celebrations in Chuka, Tessie said empowering women and girls is essential for building stronger families […]
Imenti Constituency, Kenya – Members of Parliament from Meru County have sharply criticized Oburu Odinga over remarks suggesting interest in the Deputy President’s position currently held by Kithure Kindiki, warning that the seat is neither vacant nor open to political negotiations. Speaking at a public rally in Central Imenti Constituency, the legislators cautioned the Orange […]
The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, has defended the newly introduced modular learning model in technical institutions, saying it is designed to equip learners with employable skills faster and address rising unemployment. Speaking in Meru County during the third graduation ceremony at […]
