Pass the budget fast, President Ruto tells MPs

President William Ruto has called on Members of Parliament to fasttrack the passing of the 2024/2025 budget documents amid concerns of high taxation. President Ruto said the next budget will focus on completion of stalled Road projects, supply of electricity and water projects. The call to MP comes amid an outcry...

Governor Guyo accused of poor governance as Thuranira Calls for Ameru Unity in Isiolo

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has come under sharp criticism from Ameru community living in Isiolo over what they termed as poor leadership. Meru community spokesperson Mwenda Thuranira accused Guyo's administration of poor governance, underdevelopment, and neglect of youth affairs in the county. Thuranira said Isiolo has not experienced tangible progress despite...

Rev Mutuma likely to assume the office of Governor on Monday

Meru deputy governor Mutuma M'Ethingia is likely to be sworn into office on Monday unless ousted Governor Kawira Mwangaza secures orders staying a judgement of the high court. While the Assumption of the Office of Governor Act, 2019 provides for 14 days period, there is an argument that the legal timelines elapsed last year...

Isiolo County Budget Stalls Amid Assembly Split

The tussle over Isiolo County budget for the 2025/2026 financial year has intensified after the high court stopped its implementation until the matter is heard and determined. Following a split in the County Assembly, the faction led by Speaker Abdullahi Banticha passed the Sh7.3 billion budget sparking opposition from the majority of the MCAs...

Nyaki East Residents Protest Poor Roads, Accuse MCA Muuna of Neglect

Angry residents from Nyaki East ward in Meru County staged protests over the poor state of the Rwanyange-Kamoja road linking the area to the Meru-Mikinduri highway, accusing area Member of County Assembly (MCA) Kinyua Muuna of neglecting development and failing to address deteriorating infrastructure in the area. The frustrated residents, who gathered along the...