Education

Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched its first ever Innovation Week.University Vice Chancellor Prof Romanus Odhiambo said the objective of the initiative is to open the doors to the world about the products developed from research.Speaking during the launch of the program, Prof Odhiambo said the main agenda is research, innovation and commercialization.“We want...

A politician has called on the national government to consolidate all bursaries together before distributing them to schools. North Imenti parliamentary seat aspirant Ms Carol Muriuki aka "CK" urged the government to consolidate all bursary funds from various political offices in a bid to eliminate duplication where a student benefits from more than one...

Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza on Monday kicked off the distribution of Sh136 million bursary kitty fund amid calls for transparency. Governor Mwangaza kicked off the distribution of the cheques in North Imenti, before proceeding to Imenti Central and Imenti South. Speaking at Kiamwitari in Imenti North, the governor said she was...

Meru County commissioner Fred Ndunga has expressed concern over increasing cases of Gender Based Violence in the County. Speaking at Kunene primary school grounds in Tigania West during Madaraka day celebrations, the CC observed that the move could be as a result of community accepting to live with the situation. "It...

The Meru National Polytechnic has been closed indefinitely following two days of students’ unrest over fee increment. The riotous students barricaded roads in Makutano forcing closure of businesses on Monday and Tuesday. A supermarket was vandalized on Tuesday as the rioting students wreaked havoc and engaged the police in running battles...