Chuka Girls closed indefinitely after parents’ protests. [File, Courtesy] St Bhakita Chuka Girls High School in Tharaka Nithi County has been closed indefinitely following protests by some parents demanding the removal of Chief Principal Joan Muchina. Earlier this week, parents protested at the County Teachers Service Commission (TSC) offices, accusing Muchina of intimidating them, mistreating students and presiding over poor academic performance, claims she refuted. In response, TSC issued a letter to parents indicating that Muchina would step aside to allow the school to stabilise and that students would not be sent home, with normal school programmes expected to continue.…
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku (right) during a church service in Chuka, on January 25, 2026. [Phares Mutembei, Standard] Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of allegedly stage managing and sponsoring violence in church, for political mileage. Mr Ruku who spoke after a church event in Chuka in Tharaka Nithi on Sunday claimed that Gachagua orchestrated the chaos in a bid to win sympathy and paint President William Ruto in bad light. The PS was making reference to the chaos that rocked a church service attended by the former DP in Othaya,…
Workers at Naisambu dairy farm in Trans Nzoia County [Peter Ochieng, Standard] With a dairy herd of 60 cows, David Mwenda says he had to insure them against various risks, including disease. Mr Mwenda is among thousands of dairy farmers in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties who have taken steps to insure their ventures, owing to the huge investments they made. A majority of farmers in both counties deliver their yields to the Kenneth Gitonga -ledmilk production, a union that encouraged farmers to think about insurance. Mwenda, who delivers around 600 litres daily to the Meru dairy union, Kenya’s largest processor,…
Friesian dairy breed cow ready for milking at Mary Mutisya’s dairy farm in Muthetheni Ward , Masii ,Machakos County during a tour by Global Centre on Adaptation ,CEO , Patrick Verkooijen and his team ,of the women’s groups nominated as centres of excellence in combating the challenges of climate change using digital technology in farming . January 29th,2023.[FILE,Standard] The Meru Dairy Cooperative Union chief executive Kenneth Gitonga says the expanded Sh486 million Meru Maziwa Millers at Mitunguu will significantly reduce production costs. Speaking when the union received equipment for the dairy feeds factory in South Imenti, Mr Gitonga said farmers…
Meru University of Science and Technology Vice Chancellor Romanus Odhiambo. [File, Standard] After a protracted delay, the Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) has acquired a title deed for 58.98 ha land at Marimba in South Imenti. South Imenti MP Shadrack Mwiti said this marks an important milestone for the people of South Imenti and Meru County and opens the door for long-term development and investment in education. “Securing the lease sets the stage for meaningful transformation. It opens the door for increased opportunities, investment in education, and long-term development that will benefit our youth and the wider community,”…
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza with her lawyer Elias Mutuma during her Impeachment hearing on November 7, 2023. [File, Standard] Elias Mutuma and Muthomi Thiankolu are just two of a battery of top Kenyan lawyers who have handled numerous impeachments of governors at the counties and Senate. Although they have benefited in legal fees for prosecuting or defending the governors, Mutuma and Thiankolu are unanimous that a great deal of resources is spent in the trials. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free…
Mbeere North UDA Candidate Leonard Wamuthende casts his vote at Siakago Social Hall Polling Centre in Embu County.[DCPS] Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki had put his political reputation on the line when he decided to lead the UDA campaigns for the Mbeere North MP-elect Leonard Wamuthende. For some time, the DP and former DP Rigathi Gachagua had flexed muscles over who between them was more popular in Mount Kenya politics, and a loss for the UDA candidate in Mbeere North—Kindiki’s Mt Kenya East turf—would have dealt his stake a critical blow. .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width:…
Police believe her house had been cleaned in an attempt to tamper with the crime scene. Police in Meru County are holding a nun in connection with a brutal murder incident of a sister working in the Meru Catholic Diocese. This is after Sister Anselimina Karimi, a 65-year-old administrator of the Meru Children’s Home at Nkabune, was found dead in her house on Sunday. The police suspect she might have been killed elsewhere before her body was moved to the house. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Confirming the incident, Imenti East Police Commander said the Crime Research and Intelligence…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Njoro Sub County on August 1, 2025, during an empowerment event. [Daniel Chege, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated that he and President William Ruto will not be dragged into early campaigns. Speaking at an economic empowerment event for small and micro entreprises in Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County, he said President Ruto remains focused on fulfilling his election pledges, including roads, electricity, and water projects. He accused opposition leaders of attempting to distract them with premature politicking, but vowed to start campaigning only when the time is right. “There are people trying to drag us into early campaigns.…
The Agriculture Food Authority says miraa is a food crop and is regulated with guidelines on handling. [File, Standard] The grading, sorting, and packaging of miraa for export at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, verandas and walkways has been banned effective September 9, 2025. Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Managing Director Mohamud Gedi said the move was taken in line with international best practices and protocol in the handling export goods. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today Subscribe Today & Save! Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience…
Moi Girls Nairobi performing Gospel Zilizopendwa at the Kenya Music Festival at Meru School. [Phares Mutembei, Standard] Nairobi’s Moi Girls put up an enthralling show with their gospel crooner Rose Muhando’s Mbela hit, as the Kenya Music Festival hit home stretch at Meru School. With their finely blended vocals the girls impressed, winning accolades with their captivating dance moves perfectly responding to the beats of African drums. It is a song meant to offer hope to those suffering various socio-economic or health worries. And the girls did well in passing the message along, even as they drew wild applause for a good show with their song…
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza blamed her opponents for hounding her out of office unfairly, pointing to the development projects she had initiated. [File, Standard] Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has declared a political war against 49 MCAs and 10 Meru MPs who backed her impeachment. Ms Mwangaza, who launched her Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP) last week, exuded confidence that its candidates will sweep the MCAs and MPs out of power. She also wants to see Meru Senator and Senate Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi and Governor Isaac Mutuma, who she accused of siding with her opponents, out of power.…
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murukomen addresses the Press in Nairobi, on June 26, 2025. [File, Standard] Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans to embrace peace ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations. Murkomen said police officers should not be blamed for dealing with situations that threaten security during protests. He vowed to ensure that individuals causing chaos during demonstrations face the law. The CS appealed to the police to be friendly to the public but take stern action against goons who take advantage of protests to destroy property. “Police should be take action on goons and protestors out…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Tuskys Stage in Meru town where he started his three-day tour. [Courtesy] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua started his three-day tour of Meru with a call to the voters to remain united, as any divisions might enable President William Ruto to retain his power. Mr Gachagua said he will vie for the presidency, but he and other opposition leaders will sit and present one of them to run against President William Ruto. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free…
President William Ruto and Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza during a past tour of Meru. [File, Standard] Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP-Bus party) Secretary General Mugambi Imanyara has distanced himself from the party’s decision to decamp from President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition. Mr Imanyara has urged President Ruto to take stock of his waning support in Meru after the DEP, whose party leader is former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi and former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, left the ruling coalition. Imanyara describes himself as a ‘fanatic’ supporter of former Governor Kawira Mwangaza and is now urging the president to reach out to…
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua during a political rally at Mulu Mutisya grounds in Machakos town on May 30, 2025. [John Muia, Standard] A section of President William Ruto’s allies have urged Meru residents to ignore former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he camps in Meru for three days later this week. As Mr Gachagua plans a tour that will take him and allies across Meru, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Geoffrey Ruku and Water CS Eric Mugaa, Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi, Mugambi Rindikiri (Buuri), and Gabriel Kagombe (Gatundu South), urged the people not to support the opposition leaders as they had nothing to offer the Mt Kenya region people.…
Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza when she issued a statement on Tuesday, April 18, where she accused the country’s top leadership of betrayal. [Phares Mutembei, Standard] Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has announced plans to embark on an intense popularisation of a new party she has formed. Ms Mwangaza who appealed her impeachment in the Appeal Court, said she had started to recruit leaders for the party and ahead of its official unveiling. “Very soon I will be with leaders from Meru, Kamba, Rift Valley and other areas. We have come up with a political party that will champion the…
Meru governor Isaac Mutuma delivers a speech after being sworn in as the fourth governor at Mwendantu Grounds on March 17, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Governor Isaac Mutuma has endorsed the Meru County Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Act 2025 to govern the sector. The Act provides a framework for regulation of cooperative societies in Meru, regarded as the home of the cooperatives industry in the country. While unveiling the document, Mutuma said it will empower members economically and build resilience. He urged the society’s management to work and create wealth for the community. “Meru is the cradle of the cooperative movement, and we take great pride in our over 464 registered cooperative societies. Each of…
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku addresses faithful during the ordination of Pastor Anderson Mwiathi in Itugururu Baptist Church, Tharaka Nithi, on April 21, 2025. [Phares Mutembei, Standard] Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Kenyans to rally behind President William Ruto and his deputy Kithure Kindiki, for the sake of development. Ruku, who was hosted by Chuka-Igambang’ombe MP Patrick Munene, said the head of state deserves support to foster cohesion, unity and development. Addressing faithful during the ordination of Pastor Anderson Mwiathi at Itugururu Baptist Church, the CS said: “The country was in bad shape when President Ruto took…
President William Ruto reads a Bible during a church service at African Inland Church (AIC) in Homa Bay town. [PHOTO/REBECCA NDUKU] 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. Ruto said his goal was to partner with…