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Two young LADIES arrested trafficking bhang after police officers flagged down a matatu along the Nairobi-Maua route, following a tip-off

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - Officers from the National Police Service (NPS) have intercepted a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) believed to be transporting narcotic drugs along the Nairobi–Maua route.According to police reports, the operation was carried out following a tip-off from members of the public.The officers stopped and searched a matatu with registration number KCS 884N, which was en route from Nairobi to Maua.During the search, police dis…Police · Meru Read Article

Meru man flaunts his KCSE certificate, jokes those with poor grades won't attend his wedding

Meru fashionpreneur Kimathi Mworia amused Kenyans after sharing his KCSE certificate to prove his top grades following a viral wedding joke.Meru, Kenya · Meru Read Article

Meru: Catholic nun allegedly kills elderly colleague, dumps body

A Catholic nun in Meru is under investigation for the alleged murder of Sister Anselmina Karimi, 65, whose body was found under suspicious circumstances at her home.Catholic Church · Meru See the Story

Meru University Student Arrested for Running Online Scam Selling Fake KNEC Exam Papers

Sunday, October 12, 2025 - Detectives attached to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) have arrested a university student accused of running a sophisticated online scam selling fake KNEC examination papers. The suspect, Chrispinus Nandafu Naisuma, a fourth-year student at Meru University of Science and Technology, was apprehended in Kianjai, Tigania West Sub-County, following a meticulously planned operation by detectives. According to…University Student · Meru See the Story

UMG Party Candidate Resurfaces After 24 Hours of Incommunicado Detention

MERU, Kenya Oct 12 – A United Movement for Growth (UMG) party candidate who had been reported missing has resurfaced after being held incommunicado for more than 24 hours. Party leader and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has confirmed that Daniel Kipchirchir Kirui, who is the party’s Baringo Senatorial by-election candidate was found safe and is receiving medical attention and psychological support. “He has provided our party with a harrowi…Universal Music Group · Meru Read Article

Form two student drowns in river while on swimming expedition in Meru - Kahawatungu

A form two student drowned in a river while he and his colleagues were on a swimming expedition in Mulika, Tigania, Meru County. The boy aged 14 was a student at the Akaiga Boys High School. He was among a group of 61 students who had gone for geography lessons at Mboroko Forest in the area when the incident happened. According to police and witnesses, as the group walked back to the school on Saturday October 11, 2025, some decided to go for a …Swimming · Meru Read Article

Police officer arrested after firing eight shots in Meru market - Kahawatungu

A police officer was dramatically disarmed and arrested after he shot to the air eight times at a market in Gaitu, Meru County. He was armed with his official AK47 rifle when he suddenly opened fire to the air on Friday unprovoked. Witnesses said he initially claimed his mobile phone had been stolen while he was at a bar. He was then in official uniforms and armed at Kaguma Market, police and witnesses said. Police said he was supposed to be on …Meru, Kenya · Meru Read Article

Meru: Landlord stabs university student, angry comrades storm and torch his house

Meru University students protest after a landlord allegedly stabbed one of them near Nchiru. The mob set his house on fire as police launched investigations.University Student · Meru Read Article

Kenya: KWS Relocates 'Troublesome' Elephant From Meru to Tsavo East to Curb Human-Wildlife Conflict

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Nairobi -- The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has successfully relocated a bull elephant from Kithoka Village, near Imenti Forest in Meru County, to Tsavo East National Park, in a strategic effort to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in the region.Africa · Meru County Read Article

William Ruto orders Construction of State Lodge in Meru: "By December"

President William Ruto reaffirmed his commitment in making Meru town a city. As part of the plans, the president announced plans to contruct a new state lodge.Meru, Kenya · Meru See the Story