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…