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A Meru politician, Beatrice Karwitha, has dismissed allegations that her political career has been built on seeking favours from male colleagues, terming the claims as unfounded and misleading. In a press statement responding to remarks by aspiring Meru Woman Representative Nkirote Biriri, Karwitha defended her professional record and maintained that her political support and...

Former Meru senator Mithika Linturi’s claim that Meru MPs contributed KSh 100 million to impeach former governor Kawira Mwangaza has drawn a response from the county government, with Chief of Staff Dr. Julio Mbijiwe reaffirming that the Senate based its decision on the strength of the impeachment charges. Speaking at the county headquarters, Mbijiwe...

Tigania West Member of Parliament Dr John Mutunga has dismissed critics accusing him of doing little to empower the youth, saying such claims ignore the development projects his office has undertaken across the constituency. Speaking during the launch of his three-year scorecard, which was attended by Water, Irrigation and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Eng. Erick...

Teachers in Tharaka Nithi County have voted out the long-serving Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Executive Secretary Patrick Gitonga, ending his 28-year tenure and ushering in a new leadership team headed by classroom teacher James Njebiu. Mr Njebiu, who teaches at Ikuu Boys’ High School, won the closely contested race in...

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared that ongoing multi-billion-shilling infrastructure projects will pave the way for the elevation of Meru town to city status. Speaking during a public sensitisation forum at Gakoromone market, Kindiki said major investments in roads, health and sports facilities will transform Meru into a modern urban centre ready for official...