MERU DAILY

  Aquadel Representative awards one of the winners in the previous Tournament. Photo/Felix Kinyua.  Ladies and gentlemen, lovers of chalk dust and straight shots—welcome to yet another epic chapter in the Aquadel Spring Water Pool Tournament Saga. By now, you’ve surely heard the whispers. You’ve seen the posts. You’ve sipped the water. Aquadel has been busy—hydrating champions, nursing sore losers, and making sure every cue stick battle is worthy of the history books. First, there was Mikocheni’s base, where the tables shook and the crowd roared. Then Murugi’s, the mother of all tournaments, where cue sticks clashed under the watchful eye of Aquadel’s group Chairman Mr. Alex Muguna and the group’s CEO, Mr. Patrick Rungu —known in the streets (and possibly Interpol) as Bloko . Those were glorious days. But today? Friends, today we raise the stakes. Because this time… we’ve gone National. --- The Invitation: Nairobi, This One’s for You Now, allow us to turn our gaze toward the c...

A group of meru teachers choir that was position one in the Kimeru folk dance. Proceeding for Gala tomorrow at Meru School. Photo/Martin Muthuri.  Meru teachers are not just marking books — they’re marking dance steps too. And not just any steps. The Meru Teachers’ Choir has officially danced their way to the very top, scooping first place in the Folk Dance category at the ongoing Kenya Music Festivals National Finals , right here in Meru . The victory comes barely two years since the group was formed, and only on their second appearance at the nationals. Last year, they reached the finals in Eldoret , but this year they decided to carry the whole trophy home — literally. Their win also comes with an invite to tomorrow’s prestigious Gala at Meru School , where they’ll perform in front of none other than Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki . Talk about going from “staffroom practice” to State-level audience. But as group member Martin Muthuri reveals, this success was not just ...

A customer getting served at an Mpesa Shop. Photo/Getty images. Ladies and gentlemen, today I’m not here for my Makutano congregation. I know you love when I sprinkle a few shots at our local madness, but this Sunday, I’m stepping onto the national pulpit. Yes — loyal readers, silent screenshot senders, and secret haters who pretend not to read my work but can’t wait to DM me with, “Felloh, kwani nani huyo alikukosea?”— this sermon is for all of you. --- Today’s Topic: The Rot in the Service Industry I’m talking about transportation, Mpesa shop attendants, and — topping the list — bartenders and waiters. I will spare matatus because their disrespect is already a national heritage. If Kenya were to apply for UNESCO recognition, “Matatu Madness” would get listed right after “Nyama Choma and Kachumbari.” So, let’s focus on my top two offenders of the weekend: 1. Bartenders & waiters. 2. Mpesa shop attendants. --- When Kajembe Took Me Off the Reservation Normally, my weekends are spent...

Mikocheni Team making strategies ahead of Aquadel Sponsored Pool Tournament.  Photo/Felix Kinyua.  Hello again, my good people, Yes, I know what we agreed—I only post stories here on Wednesdays and Sundays, like a proper online preacher of truth and gossip. But sometimes a weekend hits you so hard, you can’t wait for Sunday. This past weekend was too hot to keep. It was loud, funny, sad, annoying—and full of drama. So, please forgive me today. I must talk. I must release this pressure. --- Mikocheni Defeated at Murugi Base Let’s start with the pool drama. Over the weekend, Mikocheni got humbled. Completely. The Kaithe-Kinoru team gave them a real beating at Murugi Base. It was not a simple loss—it was the kind that makes you stay silent in the matatu window for two hours. Now, I respect Mikocheni. But truth must be told. Saturday night, they were loud. Sunday? Nowhere to be seen. I went to check their usual base to hear their side of the story. Shock on me: Mikocheni was close...

  A Player takes a shot during the Aquadel Sponsored Pool Tournament at Murugi's Base, Kaithe-Kinoru, Meru. Photo/Felix Kinyua.  Ladies and gentlemen, Today, allow me to take a break from my usual sermons and sorrows. No complaints, no blame games, and definitely no advice to anyone owing Fuliza. Today, we celebrate . Because this past Saturday, Makutano and its neighbouring areas witnessed something so smooth, so well-planned, so enjoyable — even Murugi’s Base couldn't believe it. This was the second edition of the Aquadel Pool Tournament, and yes, my friends, this one was different. Very different. --- How We Got Here — A Fortnight Ago, in the Backstreets Now, if you’ve been following me (and I know most of you do, even silently), you remember I recently wrote about a man called Bloko, the CEO of Aquadel Drinking Water. Back then, we were just at our humble base in Mikocheni — same pool table, same squad, same arguments about who plays next. Then Bloko showed up, saw potent...

A Poster of the much anticipated Pool Tournament. Image/Felix Kinyua.  Makutano, brace yourselves. What began as a simple community pool tournament has grown into one of Meru’s most exciting youth events — and it just leveled up again. Aquadel Drinking Water, the original force behind this grassroots wave, has now teamed up with Mann Insurance Consultants, Thorn Expeditions, and local transport mogul Msafu to deliver an event that’s not just about pool — it’s about purpose, unity, and giving back. If you thought last month’s splash was impressive, you haven’t seen anything yet. This Saturday, 2nd August 2025 at 3 PM, Murugi’s Base (near the former DCI boss’s residence) becomes the arena for a fiery face-off between Makutano and Kaithe–Kinoru — and the community is turning up in full force. --- Bigger Sponsors. Bigger Impact. At the heart of this movement is Patrick Bundi Rungu, aka Bloko, the man behind Aquadel’s mission to hydrate lives and empower youth. What started with bottled...

    A Picture of a slayqueen with tattoo and     Piercings. Photo/News24 Mabibi na mabwana, Hello again my dearest readers wa Makutano and beyond.  Every day in my humble rounds across the beloved dust-choked corners of Makutano—especially my HQ at Mikocheni—I meet people. I hear stories. Some of rise. Some of ruin. Grass to grace. Rags to riches. And sometimes, grace back to grass faster than a barmaid’s eye-roll at a broke client. But the other day, as I was on my usual patrol (read: jobless loitering with purpose), I stumbled upon a true-life Nigerian film being acted right before my eyes. Today's topic: Sponsors. Yes, wale mmamas na madaddies wenye wanageuza town's finest slay queens and slay kings into instant millionaires with just a swipe of their pension-funded cards. Let me confess — I personally have never had that opportunity ya kuwekwa kama pet by a rich mama. But let’s be honest, if a soft life miracle ever lands at my feet, I won’t hesitate. I...