Gerald Mutethia

Meru

Correspondent at The Star (Kenya)

First they ignore U, they laugh at U, they fight U, then U WIN

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Meru medics issue 14-day strike notice

Jul 16, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Gerald Mutethia

Medics in Meru have issued a 14 days strike notice to the county government over a failed September 2023, return to work agreement. The medics said despite them being lenient to Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s administration, they have been frustrated and taken for a ride. Leaders Nesbit Mugendi of Kenya National Union of Nurses, Moses Baiyenia for Clinicians, Mugambi Bakari for Pharmacists and nutritionists said implementation of the agreement was to start by April 2024.
Overwhelmed nurses are 'dying' from work overload - union

May 2, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Gerald Mutethia

The Kenya National Union of Nurses wants the national and county governents to employ more nurses to World Health Organization nurse-patient ratio. KNUN President Michael Wekesa lamented that since the start of the one week commemoration of Nurses Week, they have little to smile about. Wekesa claimed some nurses are stressed due to work-related burnout while others have develop physical health issues. "Eighty per cent of patients are currently being served by only one nurse from 7am-6pm daily.
Wanawake wawili wauawa kinyama na mshukiwa wa wizi Meru

Apr 16, 2024 | radiojambo.co.ke | Gerald Mutethia

Wanawake wawili wenye umri wa kati ya miaka 25-30 waliuawa Jumanne asubuhi na mshukiwa wa wizi wa mbao eneo la Kiigene huko Nkubu, Imenti Kusini, Meru. Shahidi Muthomi Mburugu alisema kuwa marehemu walimuona mshukiwa akivamia karakana hiyo na kabla hawajapiga mayowe kuitisha msaada, mshukiwa aligundua kuwa walikuwa wamemwona ndipo akawavamia.
Two women brutally killed by suspected thief in Meru

Apr 16, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Gerald Mutethia

Two women aged between 25-30 were on Tuesday morning killed by a suspected timber thief at Kiigene in Nkubu, South Imenti, Meru. Eye witness Muthomi Mburugu said the deceased saw the suspect breaking into the workshop and before they could scream for help, the suspect realised they had seen him and he attacked. "We are saddened by the brutal murder of two women. We are shocked to lose such young women. I heard screams on the road but I could not help in time.
Meru medics petition MCAs to push for their grievances

Mar 27, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Gerald Mutethia

Medics and interns have petitioned the Meru county assembly to push Governor Kawira Mwangaza to address their grievances. The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union Eastern region chairman Denis Mugambi said the health crisis would continue if their 2017-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement is not implemented. Mugambi led other union leaders and hundreds of interns and medics in sit-ins and protest marches within Makutano and Meru towns. There was tight security.
Electric fence saves Buuri residents from elephant invasions

Mar 27, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Gerald Mutethia

The conservancy launched registration for the June 29 marathon to celebrate 25 years. Mutunyi community had for years struggled in vain to deter elephants from destroying their crops. An elephant in a farm at Rurii in Thangatha ward, Tigania East, Meru The Mutunyi community in Buuri, Meru county, is happy after the commissioning of a 2.5km electric fence to deter elephants from destroying their farms as well as killing and injuring people.
EACC to probe forgery of certificates in Meru

Mar 21, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Gerald Mutethia

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating cases of certificate forgery among officers in the county government of Meru. Last year, Meru county secretary Dr Kiambi Atheru had complained of some county staff who were employed by previous regimes without genuine certificates. He said that more investigations were being conducted to weed out such officers, while some were sent on compulsory leave.
Please visit Igembe again, we miss you, residents tell Mwangaza

Mar 16, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Gerald Mutethia

Igembe opinion leaders have appealed to Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza to forget their past differences and visit the area for the sake of development. The leaders from Igembe South, Igembe Central and Igembe North travelled with some of Mwangaza’s supporters to her office at the county headquarters said they had missed the governor’s development tours to the region since her last visit three months ago. “We started the journey from different constituencies as early as 3 am.
Establish women sports academies to nurture talent, counties urged

Mar 7, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Gerald Mutethia

Counties have been urged to focus on nurturing women through establishing sports academies for their empowerment. Speaking at Kinoru stadium in Meru, former Harambee Stars Coach Jacob Ghost Mulei said counties have potential talents in sports at the grassroot level but all these talents are not nurtured at an early age. He said in most of the tournaments, few girls' teams are involved in the sporting activities especially football.
My life is in danger - Meru Deputy Governor M’Ethingia says

Feb 28, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Gerald Mutethia

Meru Deputy Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia now says his life is in danger. The Deputy Governor blamed the management of Meru County for his woes saying their relationship is irreconcilable. Mutuma cited instances where he was invited to county cabinet meetings only to receive threats from some people not set foot in it. “Saying my life is in danger would be the understatement of what is there. One of my bodyguards has withdrawn and returned for redeployment. I am being pressured to resign.