The Lower Eastern Times

Kalonzo To Ruto: No Nusu-Mkate, No Handshake

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka attends the burial of Pastor William Muthengi in Mumoni, Kitui County on Saturday 25th July, 2026./ The Lower Eastern Times

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out any political handshake or power-sharing deal with President William Ruto, declaring that his next political contest with the Head of State will be at the ballot box in the 2027 General Election. With Kenya entering a critical phase of the 2027 …

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Gen Z Baddie Apologises Over Charlene Remarks

Charity Waweru popularly known as Gen Z Baddie / HANDOUT

Kenyan civic educator and political activist Charity Waweru, popularly known as “Gen Z Baddie”, has apologised following criticism over comments she made concerning President William Ruto’s daughter Charlene Ruto’s engagement ceremony. The remarks sparked backlash from some social media users, prompting the outspoken commentator to issue an apology and clarify …

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Gachagua to Kindiki: Don’t Call Me Your Brother

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and urged him to stop referring to him as a brother. Gachagua said his relationship with Kindiki deteriorated after he left office, accusing the current Deputy President of failing to show him the respect he claims to …

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Ndiritu Muriithi Announces Bid to Reclaim Laikipia Governor

Kenya Revenue Authority Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi. Image: File

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi has officially announced his intention to make a political comeback by seeking the Laikipia governorship in the 2027 General Election. Muriithi, who served as Laikipia governor between 2017 and 2022, made the announcement in Nyahururu on Saturday, confirming that he will contest the …

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Malala Backs Sifuna for 2027 Presidential Bid

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s bid for the presidency, calling on Luhya youth to rally behind his ambitions. Malala said he would fully support Sifuna and urged young people from the Luhya community to extend their backing to …

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Western Kenya Plunged Into Darkness After Substation Fire

Thousands of electricity customers across parts of western Kenya have been left without power following a fire outbreak at Musaga Substation in Kakamega. In a customer alert issued Friday at 6:30 pm, Kenya Power confirmed that the fire had disrupted electricity supply to customers in Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, and …

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Gachagua to DCI: Come to My Home if You Need My Statement

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin to send officers to his residence if they want him to record a statement in connection with the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso. Gachagua said he was willing to cooperate with investigators but would not …

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Dr Mutiso’s Death Linked to Land Dispute, DCI Says

Detailed, intelligence-driven forensic investigations have connected the murder of mental health researcher Dr. Victoria Mutiso to what the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) describes as a longstanding family land dispute. DCI Director Mohamed Amin revealed the findings on Friday while updating the public on the progress of investigations into the …

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Judge: Ruto’s Presidential Term Could End Next Week

The High Court has ruled that Kenya’s next presidential election should have taken place on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, holding that the Constitution mandates the poll be conducted on the second Tuesday of August in the fifth year following the previous General Election — not after the fifth year has …

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Dangote Names Kenya Among Africa’s Top Investment Bets

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has included Kenya among a list of more than 10 African countries he considers prime destinations for investment, pointing to the wide range of opportunities available across the continent. Among the East African nations he highlighted alongside Kenya were Tanzania and Rwanda. Dangote named Nigeria, …

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