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View as a gridMeru Politician Alhaji Mwendia Blames Parents for Youth's Handout Culture: “It’s a Shame”
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Meru Politician Alhaji Mwendia Blames Parents for Youth's Handout Culture: “It’s a Shame”
Meru DCP Leaders Initiate Process to Recall MP Rahim Dawood for Linking Them to Saba Saba Protests
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Meru DCP Leaders Initiate Process to Recall MP Rahim Dawood for Linking Them to Saba Saba Protests
MP Rahim Dawood Links Rigathi Gachagua’s DCP Party to Violent Meru Protests
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MP Rahim Dawood Links Rigathi Gachagua’s DCP Party to Violent Meru Protests
Makutano Traders Claim Goons Who Burned Magunas Supermarket Were Sourced From Far
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Makutano Traders Claim Goons Who Burned Magunas Supermarket Were Sourced From Far
Mercy Mukiri: 26-Year-Old Meru Lady Narrates How She Built a Thriving Digital Miraa Business
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Mercy Mukiri: 26-Year-Old Meru Lady Narrates How She Built a Thriving Digital Miraa Business
Ambrose Kyalo: Senior Police Officer Escorts Youths Protesting in Meru
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Ambrose Kyalo: Senior Police Officer Escorts Youths Protesting in Meru
Rigathi Gachagua Apologises to Meru Residents for Introducing William Ruto to Them: “He Lied to Me”
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Rigathi Gachagua Apologises to Meru Residents for Introducing William Ruto to Them: “He Lied to Me”
Meru Farmers Decry Minimal Payouts in Human-Wildlife Compensation: “We Expected Millions”
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Meru Farmers Decry Minimal Payouts in Human-Wildlife Compensation: “We Expected Millions”
Meru Journalists Stage Demo after Two Colleagues Were Assaulted While Covering Protests
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Meru Journalists Stage Demo after Two Colleagues Were Assaulted While Covering Protests
Kithure Kindiki Building House for Slain Meru Blogger Sniper’s Family
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Kithure Kindiki Building House for Slain Meru Blogger Sniper’s Family
Meru Governor’s Slip of the Tongue Sparks Laughter as Kindiki Graces Kamachege Market Inspection
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Meru Governor’s Slip of the Tongue Sparks Laughter as Kindiki Graces Kamachege Market Inspection
Meru Women Protest Over Alleged Harassment of Kawira Mwangaza, Demand End to Intimidation
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Meru Women Protest Over Alleged Harassment of Kawira Mwangaza, Demand End to Intimidation
Meru: Police Block Kawira Mwangaza from Accessing Her Planned Prayer Meeting
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Meru: Police Block Kawira Mwangaza from Accessing Her Planned Prayer Meeting
Meru’s Informal Settlement Dwellers Using ‘Flying Toilets’ Due to Overflown Latrines
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How overflown Latrines are causing trouble in Meru’s Shauri Yako Slums which is Meru's largest slum
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Boxing: Inside Sport Changing Lives in Meru’s Toughest Neighborhoods
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How boxing is changing lives in Meru's Shauri Yako slums
Meru Residents' Views on Governor Mwangaza's Impeachment - Radio Baraza
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By Gitonga Brian, DevReporter, Meru County Key Highlights Governor Kawira Mwangaza was impeached for the third time. Meru County residents are protesting her return to office after she challenged her impeachment in court. The case challenging her impeachment, mentioned on 25 September 2024, was postponed.
Tharu Salty Water Springs: Looming Environmental Pollution Crisis - Radio Baraza
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Tharu Salty Water Springs have benefited locals in Meru County for decades, but human activities now threaten this vital resource. The springs, which have a historical significance, are located in Tharu village, Mikumbune Location, Imenti South Constituency, Meru County.
Meru County: Rural Prosperity through Dairy Farming - Radio Baraza
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Brian Gitonga, DevReporter, Meru County Key Highlights Ayrshire, Jersey and Friesian are the main dairy cow breeds in Meru. Substandard commercial feeds are a challenge to dairy farmers in the area. Agriculture is vital to Kenya's economy because it comprises about 33% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Sounding the Alarm: Meru's Cry against Rising Drug abuse Cases - Radio Baraza
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The commonly abused drugs are alcohol, bhang, and tobacco. Hundred and thirty-two bars were closed in 2023 for violating the laid down rules. Tuberculosis is prevalent due to sharing of cups in Chang'aa dens. The National Campaign against Drugs Agency (NACADA) reports that 4.73 million Kenyans abuse [...]
Rays of Resilience: Navigating Hope Amidst Meru's Cancer Puzzle - Radio Baraza
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By Gitonga Brian, DevReporter, Meru County Rays of Resilience Key Highlights Prostate and Esophageal are the cancer types leading in Meru County. Meru Cancer Centre receives nearly 60 new patients monthly. Meru County advocates for National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) enrolment. According to a recent study published in the British Journal of Healthcare and Medical [...]
Rays of Resilience: Navigating Hope Amidst Meru's Cancer Puzzle - Radio Baraza
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According to a recent British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research study, Meru County accounts for 15% of cancer referrals to Kenyatta National Hospital.
“Meru is a leading county for cancer, consistently seeing over 3000 cases in recent years, with almost 60 new patients monthly,” Confirms Dr Steven Kibengo Chege, a clinical Oncologist at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital.