Hey you “civilised people”… Happy New Year! 🙂
To the traditional Meru, this is definitely not a new year. There were no years in Meru before the white man brought his years, and the calendar we use currently – The …
Nkirote, the Slay Househelp of Kawangware
One of the most popular Kenyan TV shows for some time now is KTN’s The Real Househelps of Kawangware and one of the most prominent actors right now is the girl with the Meru accent, Nkirote. Her real name is …
Dr. Gitobu: On Urology and Why Cancer is so prevalent in Meru
Who is Dr Gitobu Mburugu?
I am an urologist aka plumber at Kenyatta National Hospital and I have a private practice at Agha Khan, I admit in other hospitals but my office is in Agha Khan. I also have a …
5 Steps to get you Writing Kimeru like a Njuri Ncheke Editor
So let’s assume (it’s not happening, but let’s assume) the Njuri Ncheke are starting a newspaper and they need an editor. The one qualification you’d need is to be fluent in speech and have the ability to write in Kimeru, …
Meru Music: A Chat with Lynn Kendi aka Single L
The music scene in Meru has been growing in leaps and bounds. Everywhere you turn nowadays is a hit from a Meru artiste. So much that the people who made their comedy careers using the old, irritating, not-so-funny “Merus can’t …
Meru Marriage Customs (Dowry and Wedding Ceremony)
Marriage and family was the most important institution among the Ameru. Still is. Or haven’t your folks started asking you when you will get married and bear them grandchildren? And that’s another big part of it – children. Marriage was …
Land inheritance in Meru
Let’s talk about land inheritance in Meru. By talking I mean, I have unanswered questions and opinions and I also need you to give me your opinions and share your experiences.
Let me be a darling and share my experience …
Meru Music: A Chat With Aleckie Yo Buoy
Any day you watch music on any of the Meru TV stations, you will most likely come across Alex Muthamia, a.ka. Aleckie Yo Buoy’s music. Especially his latest single, Kanyamu. He has turned out to be such a …
Kenya National Library Service (Meru) – Tusome
The Kenya National Library Service was established in 1965. The Meru Branch of the KNLS was established in 1985. There are four branches in Meru so far. The country has a total of 62 public libraries; the youngest library will …
Uui! How the Meru Started Circumcising Girls
A-a-aaa! Uui!
You have probably heard Meru women laugh like that. Or you have probably laughed like that yourself. Did you think it was just a laugh? Think again.
Uui was actually a person, a guy who lived in Meru …
