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One suspect was arrested and 140 litres of illicit liquor impounded in a multi agency operation at Timau in Buuri West. The suspect was arrested on Friday morning while preparing the liquor for distribution in Timau town. Buuri West Sub County Police Commander James Musyimi said the operation involving National Government...

A health workers strike is looming in Meru after union officials accused governor Kawira Mwangaza of ignoring their demands. Health workers’ unions officials have threatened to lead all medics in a march to the county headquarters if she doesn't have a meeting with them soonest. The unions include Kenya National Union...

Meru residents who did not receive the covid 19 vaccination have been urged to get the jab at the Meru Huduma Centre.Speaking to The Voice Daily, Isaac Nkubitu, a medical practitioner said that they have camped at the Huduma centre so that they could bring services close to residents.He said despite reduction in cases of people contracting...

Meru County residents want the National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) to declassify miraa as a drug.NACADA, in 2012 listed miraa as a drug substance abused among 15–65-year-olds which led to loss of miraa markets in the world.According to NACADA CEO, Victor Okioma, miraa is responsible for many substance disorders, with many...

By MPC Reporter Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday kicked off an onslaught against illicit brews and drugs in the Upper Eastern region. Administrators, security officers and politicians were on the receiving end, as it emerged that they were part of beneficiaries of manufacturers and distributors of illicit alcohol in the...