Phares Mutembei

Nairobi

Journalist at The Standard (Kenya)

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Miraa farmers push for value addition over market woes

5 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Phares Mutembei

Miraa farmers in Meru are exploring ways to embrace value addition to boost their income as the crop faces turbulent times amid shifting markets. Former Nyambene MP Joseph Mutuuria is just one out of a significant population in Meru who have depended on Miraa (khat) incomes for a long time but now reeling from lost markets, inadequate government interventions and hostility from a section of health advocates.
Ruto: I will not stop giving money to churches

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Phares Mutembei

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the construction of churches across the country. Speaking in Central Imenti during a consecration of holy oil service presided over by Archbishop Samson Muthuri and other senior clerics, the President emphasised that his administration would not turn its back on the Church. This declaration comes despite growing concern among a section of Kenyans who believe some churches have become conduits for corruption.
Heath unions support takeover of referral hospital

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Phares Mutembei

Health workers' unions in Meru County have welcomed the move by the county government to hand over the Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital (MeTRH) to the national government. The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (Kuco) and the Kenya National Union of Nurses (Knun) welcomed Governor Isaac Mutuma's announcement that the devolved unit plans to surrender the hospital to the Ministry of Health.
KEBS opens testing laboratory in Meru for products safety

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Phares Mutembei

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has opened a laboratory in Meru County and stepped up market surveillance as it bids to restore quality of products. According to KEBS Mount Kenya region manager Jacky Kang'iri and Meru County Manager John King'ori, the initiatives are meant to ensure all products in the market conform to quality standards. Ms Kang'iri said KEBS had enhanced market intelligence and was working with other government agencies to combat illicit products in the market.
Meru Governor Mutuma names 10-member cabinet

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Phares Mutembei

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has named a 10-member Cabinet, retaining only one member of his predecessor Kawira Mwangaza’s cabinet. Monica Kathono, who was Land, Physical Planning, Housing and Urban Development Executive in Mwangaza’s administration, was retained by Governor Mutumabut and will now head Finance, Economic Planning and ICT. Mutuma also nominated Janaro Gatangugi as Agriculture County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture.
Ruto woos Mount Kenya with goodies as he seeks region's support

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Phares Mutembei |Jane Mugambi

President William Ruto yesterday unveiled a series of projects in Meru and Kirinyaga counties as he intensified efforts to consolidate support in the region. Speaking in Maua, Meru County, during the second day of his Mount Kenya tour, the President dismissed those he claimed were attempting to turn the region against him. He cited improvements in the miraa, tea, dairy, and coffee sectors as achievements resulting from unity with local leaders and communities.
Ruto's only complete project in Meru is my impeachment, says Kawira Mwangaza

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Phares Mutembei

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, claiming that the only completed project under the Kenya Kwanza administration in Meru County was her impeachment. Mwangaza accused the president of bowing to the blackmail of certain Meru leaders who pushed for her ouster through the county assembly.
Inside Ruto's plan for Meru amid Mwangaza's ouster, Kindiki's influence

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Phares Mutembei

President William Ruto is expected to visit Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties in his planned tour of the Mt Kenya region. Two weeks ago, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attended a Methodist Church event in South Imenti. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has visited the region several times, during which he railed against Ruto and Kindiki.
Impeached Kawira Mwangaza vows to champion political freedom in Meru

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Phares Mutembei

Impeached Governor Kawira Mwangaza now says she will lead the Meru people in seeking political and socio-economic freedom. Mwangaza on Wednesday said although impeached, she will from next week embark on grassroots rallies with a view of sensitizing the community on the need to have a fresh crop of leaders come 2027. “We will do public participation in every ward, for people to select the people they want as leaders.
Mwangaza vows comeback, claims she was 'sacrificed'

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Phares Mutembei |Sharon Wanga

Ousted Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza now says running as an independent candidate put her at a disadvantage and ultimately led to her impeachment. “I had no resources but the people believed in my vision to free them from political servitude, poverty and other challenges. Their votes were not in vain, and the development projects they can see are a testament,” she said.