Meru
Kindiki warns Gachagua after Meru church standoff
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki criticized his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua for alleged political incitement during a Meru church event on March 8, 2026. Opposition leaders were blocked from entering the church and vowed legal action against Kindiki. The incident occurred during the induction of Bishop David Mwiti.
Kenya's Senate has summoned Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma after the National Treasury halted fund transfers to the county. The measure, effective from April 10, enforces payment of a court-awarded debt to a foreign investor but sparks fears of salary delays and service disruptions. Lawmakers question the decision's proportionality.
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Directorate of Criminal Investigations officers shot dead a notorious gang leader in Igembe North, Meru, during a gun battle in the early hours of Saturday. The incident occurred hours after Inspector General Douglas Kanja announced a major security operation in four bandit-prone counties. Four other suspects fled the scene.