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3 weeks ago | 
peopledaily.digital | Dorcas Mbatia |Wangari Njuguna
President William Ruto yesterday sought to win back the Mt Kenya region by announcing plans to incorporate former Agriculture Ministers Peter Munya and Mithika Linturi in his government. President Ruto warned that no one would separate him from the region whose relationship with him, he said, dates back to 20 years.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
k24.digital | Dorcas Mbatia
Police in Meru retrieved the body of a 28-year-old woman who drowned while trying to rescue her baby at Rwanjange village on Wednesday evening November 27, 2024. According to an eyewitness, the mother was carrying her baby while fetching water before the minor accidentally slipped off her back into the flooded swamp. She then jumped into the flooded swamp to save her child but instead, she was swept away.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
peopledaily.digital | Dorcas Mbatia
Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr Paul Kiprono Rono has announced a national crackdown on fake agrochemicals which he termed as poisonous and dangerous to human consumption . Speaking when he toured Meru county over the weekend, Rono said the chemicals are rampant adding they have partnered with Pesticides Control Products Board (PCPD) to ensure the market is free from harmful chemical and farm inputs which are sold to unsuspecting farmers .
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
peopledaily.digital | Dorcas Mbatia
A tranquil serenity envelops the little-known village of Irunduni, hidden deep within the remote corners of Mukothima ward in Tharaka Nithi county. This quiet, unassuming hamlet, far from the rush and clamour of the world, might seem an unlikely birthplace for Kenya’s second-in-command and a family that boasts of producing eight members with sterling academic credentials. Yet it was here, 52 years ago, that Professor Abraham Kithure Kindiki took his first breath.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
peopledaily.digital | Dorcas Mbatia
The Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders have expressed their joy and satisfaction after the High Court today lifted an order blocking the swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President of Kenya.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
peopledaily.digital | Dorcas Mbatia
Party of National Unity (PNU) has warned on Kenyans against the proposed Bill to extend term limits for elected leaders terming it a grave mistake. Speaking yesterday in Muthara in Meru county, PNU’s party leader Peter Munya, who was backed by party members trashed the Bill presented by Nandi County senator Samson Cherarkey saying it is geared towards sabotaging democracy in the country.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
peopledaily.digital | Dorcas Mbatia
Residents of Tharaka Nithi and Meru counties thronged the home of Professor Kithure Kindiki in Irundune village to celebrate following his appointment as the Deputy President. Breaking into songs and dances, the residents celebrated Kindiki’s appointment thanking President William Ruto for the consideration. His father Daniel Kindiki, who spoke to People Daily Digital on the phone, said he was happy for the appointment and urged his son to serve the nation with diligence and honesty.
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Aug 28, 2024 | 
k24.digital | Dorcas Mbatia
Irate residents of Kanjai in Nkomo Ward, Meru County have b*********n a church after accusing it’s pastor of sucking women and children’s breasts during sermons. Residents who spoke to K24 Digital accused 43-year-old Pastor Daniel Mururu of practising cult-related incidences to unsuspecting hundreds of faithful for the last ten years.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
k24.digital | Dorcas Mbatia
Meru County Assembly has voted in favour of the impeachment motion against embattled Governor Kawira Mwangaza for a third time since she clinched power. 49 out of 67 members voted for her ouster. Through motion tabled by Deputy Majority Leader Zipporah Kinya on August 31, 2024, after withdrawing another one which she presented on August 17, 2024, sailed through as 49 members voted for her removal while 17 voted to retain her.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
k24.digital | Dorcas Mbatia
Heavy security was deployed at Meru County assembly premises and its environs after a team of hired goons attempted to torch the assembly in a bid to disrupt today’s debate on the fifth ouster motion against Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Speaking to K24 Digital Nkuene MCA Martin Makazi and his nominated counterpart Kiriinya Mwenda condemned the incident accusing the county boss of using chaos to disrupt a constitutional procedure.
