Updates, events, and issues shaping Meru County.
A recent engagement between Eric Omondi and Meru Governor Hon. Mutuma M’Ethingia has reopened a long-running conversation within Meru County — are local creatives being genuinely supported, or are they being sidelined in favor of high-profile collaborations? The meeting, held ahead of Eric Omondi’s planned Sisi Kwa Sisi walk from Nairobi to Meru, reportedly focused…
A Philosophical Reflection on Meru’s Creative Evolution Every artistic ecosystem develops invisible structures of influence. Some are formal: galleries, stages, studios…Others are informal — networks, word-of-mouth, reputations. In Meru’s art community, a conversation has quietly emerged around “Gatekeepers”: established figures and institutions whose decisions determine who gets visible platforms and professional opportunities. At first glance,…
A quiet evening in Laare Town turned into a scene of fear and urgency on December 1, 2025, after a young woman was attacked during a traditional circumcision procession. What began as a cultural gathering quickly shifted into a crime that has shaken residents across Igembe North. According to police reports, a distress call reached…
A group of junior secondary school (JSS) teacher interns in Meru County have staged demonstrations, demanding urgent confirmation on permanent and pensionable (PnP) terms. The protests, which have drawn attention from local authorities and education officials, reflect growing frustration among teacher interns over delays in employment formalities. The teacher interns, who are serving on a…
Meru Members of Parliament, together with other local leaders, held a large meeting this morning with residents of Igoji East Ward in Imenti South. The meeting was aimed at showing strong support for President William Ruto and his deputy, Professor Kithure Kindiki, as they prepare for their re-election bid in 2027. During the gathering, the…
Tigania East Member of Parliament Mpuru Aburi has strongly criticized former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi over his recent “one term” statements targeting some Meru leaders. Speaking during a public meeting in Igoji East on Sunday morning, Mpuru told Linturi to stop making divisive remarks and instead explain what he achieved for the people of…
The High Court has stopped the planned recruitment of 10,000 police constables by the National Police Service (NPS). The court issued a temporary order, also known as a conservatory order, stopping the exercise until a case challenging the process is heard and decided. The ruling was delivered on Monday, November 10, by Justice Bahati Mwamuye….
Meru politics has once again taken a heated turn after Ntima West MCA Patrick Ntururu openly criticized Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi, accusing him of hypocrisy and political intimidation. According to Ntururu, the senator has no moral authority to dictate when other leaders should start their campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. He argued that politics…
Two years after one of Kenya’s darkest tragedies, another family has at last received the remains of four loved ones who perished in the Shakahola massacre. The long-awaited moment came as the government confirmed the release of 16 bodies to families, offering a small but significant step toward closure amid an overwhelming cloud of grief….
Meru County Governor Elias Mutuma made headlines after taking an unexpected step by personally testifying in court over the ongoing murder case of the late blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as “Sniper.” His appearance, rather than delegating the responsibility to a representative, surprised many Kenyans and drew attention across political circles for being both bold…