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Tharaka MP, MCAs seek to represent Electorates in Court over Disputed Creation of New Administrative Units

2 months ago | ruraltimesnews.com | Dennis Dibondo

Court warned the politicians against making statements about the dispute in political rallies. By Dennis Dibondo A legislator together with several MCAs from Tharaka constituency who is a counsel has made an application before a Meru High Court. Tharaka MP Gitonga Murugara, four MCAs and several other Tharaka-Nithi residents applied to be enjoined in challenging the creation of new administrative units in Tharaka-Nithi.
Catholic Clerics welcome appointment of Bishop-elect Murugara

Jan 17, 2025 | ruraltimesnews.com | Dennis Dibondo

Murugara’s appointment was officially published in L’Ossevatore Romano in Rome on 16th January 2025 at 12:00 pm Rome time and 2:00 pm Kenyan time. By Dennis Dibondo The Catholic Diocese of Meru Bishop Salecius Mugambi led hundreds of Priests, Sisters, brothers and church leaders in welcoming Pope Francis appointee Jackson Murugara. The clerics hailed praises and congratulations to the new Diocesan Bishop-elect Murugara and promised to support him by all means possible.
Meru County Shelves 500 Advertised Public Service Jobs

Jan 15, 2025 | ruraltimesnews.com | Dennis Dibondo

Job seekers asked to ignore the adverts ‘since the county government has no job opportunities currently. By Dennis Dibondo Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza has ‘stopped’ recruitment of over 500 workers. On Wednesday, the County Public Service Board (CPSB), through the national dailies, called on job seekers to fill various positions in health services, education, agriculture, livestock and water departments.
Lydia Cherono: From Kuikui Secondary to 1st Class Honours Graduate at UoE

Nov 22, 2024 | ruraltimesnews.com | Joseph Kangogo

Defied odds of backward cultures such as FGM and forced early marriages By Joseph Kangogo Heroine Lydia Jemesis Cherono allumni of Kuikui Mixed Day and Boarding Secondary School in Barwessa ward, Kabosgei location, Baringo North, graduated with a first class honours degree bachelor of education (Agricultural Education) from the University of Eldoret(UoE) Thursday.
Meru Farmers to Benefit Through Korean Innovation Partner

Nov 21, 2024 | ruraltimesnews.com | Dennis Dibondo

Korean partner says they want to help farmers sell their Potatoes at good prices. By Dennis Dibondo Potato farmers in Meru are set to benefit through the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA). KOPIA Director Dr. Ji Gang Kim said they are carrying out modern village projects in Meru County. "We are holding training on cultivation and post harvest management within Meru county. We have three modern villages that have potato production.
Rampant Road Accidents Pose sh310b loss on GDP Annually

Nov 18, 2024 | ruraltimesnews.com | Dennis Dibondo

Kenya loses over 3,000 lives annually, majority being vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, motorcyclists among others By Dennis Dibondo NTSA Board Chair Dr Manoj Shah has said the economic loss due to road traffic crashes in Kenya is estimated at about 5 percent of the GDP every year amounting to an annual loss of US$ 3.1 Billion or approximately Sh. 310 billion. Dr.Shah said annually road deaths globally are about 1.3million.
Release Funds to Complete Projects, Dawood urges National Treasury

Nov 15, 2024 | ruraltimesnews.com | Dennis Dibondo

Said about Sh25million funds for his constituency is yet to be disbursed from the national treasury. By Dennis Dibondo North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood wants national government to release millions of NG-CDF funds delaying implementation of projects. He said there are about Sh25million funds that is yet to be disbursed from the national treasury. "We urge government to release NGC-DF money because this financial years, I am yet to receive about Sh 25million.
30-year jail term for Isiolo activist killer well-deserved, says HRDCE

Oct 25, 2024 | ruraltimesnews.com | Dennis Dibondo

Praise the judiciary for making favourable ruling at least to heal the wounded souls of the aggrieved family. By Dennis Dibondo Human Rights Defenders Coalition Executive (HRDCE) Director Kamau Ngugi welcomes the jailing of the murderer of Isiolo human rights activist. Patrick Naweet a security officer was found guilty on Thursday with the murder of activist Elizabeth Ekaru on January 3, 2022. High Court Judge Edward Murithi sentenced her to 30 years in prison.
Channel All Bursaries through Ministry of Education, KNUT appeals

Oct 23, 2024 | ruraltimesnews.com | Dennis Dibondo

Said politicians might give out bursaries to people who are not needy as they seek political favours. By Dennis Dibondo Kenya National Union of Teachers(KNUT) proposes consolidation of all government bursary funds into the Ministry of Education to benefit needy students. Meru Branch Executive Secretary Caxton Miungi said bursaries should be merged and pumped into one basket under the ministry of education to moot them directly to assist needy students in secondary schools.
Pay Teachers Well to Invigilate Exams, Kuppet tells KNEC

Oct 22, 2024 | ruraltimesnews.com | Dennis Dibondo

A principal of a school is being paid as low as Sh500. By Dennis Dibondo Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) raises concern over low pay for exam invigilation. Kuppet Secretary General Akello Misori said Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has failed to review and improve on the terms of payment for preparation and invigilation of exams. "Teachers are not happy even as the country braces for national inaugural exams for KPSEA and KCSE" Misori said.