The Lower Eastern Times

Kambua Reveals Why She Ignored Her Husband

Gospel singer Kambua has revealed that she was not interested in starting a new relationship when she first met her husband, Jackson, because she was still recovering from a previous heartbreak. Speaking to Reverend Kathy Kauna on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Kambua said she had just come out of a …

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Inside the Cyber Incident That Hit the President’s Website

The government has temporarily suspended public access to the official Presidential website after detecting a cybersecurity incident, with investigations and recovery efforts currently underway. In a statement released on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said authorities acted swiftly after identifying the …

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One By-election Cannot Decide 2027, Says UDA MP

UDA National Organising Secretary Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has rejected claims that the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election reflects the likely direction of the 2027 General Election. Kawaya argued that a single by-election cannot be used to determine the country’s broader political trends, saying the presidential contest will be …

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How to Change Your University After KUCCPS Placement

Students who receive placement to a university or technical institution that does not match their expectations can apply for a transfer through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) inter-institutional transfer portal. The transfer window for the 2026 placement cycle is currently open, allowing students to seek admission …

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Aviation Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has served a seven-day strike notice, raising the possibility of major disruptions to air travel and airport operations if its demands are not addressed. The union warned that aviation workers across the country could down their tools after accusing employers of repeatedly breaching the …

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World Cup 2026 Final: Key Facts Ahead of Spain vs Argentina Showdown

The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its climax on Sunday, July 19, as Spain face defending champions Argentina in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. The encounter brings together the current European and South American champions in what promises to be one of the tournament’s biggest matches. Match …

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Ex-Radio Africa Journalist Killed in Nairobi Crash

A former Radio Africa journalist lost her life in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a concrete mixer along Uhuru Highway in Nairobi on Friday evening. The victim, 24-year-old Rose Mbugua, died after the motorcycle she was travelling on collided with a Foton concrete mixer near the University Way …

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Uber to Take Over Glovo Kenya in Sh1.95 Trillion Global Acquisition

Ride-hailing giant Uber is set to acquire Glovo Kenya as part of a Sh1.95 trillion ($13.2 billion) agreement to purchase Delivery Hero’s food delivery operations across 50 markets worldwide. The deal involves Delivery Hero’s businesses in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, including Glovo’s operations in Kenya, Uganda, …

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Makau Mutua: Ol Kalou Means Nothing for 2027

Presidential adviser Makau Mutua has dismissed the political significance of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, arguing that the outcome has little bearing on the 2027 General Election despite the opposition’s decisive victory. In a statement shared on social media, Mutua described the by-election result as politically insignificant, saying it should …

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Kenya Power to Switch Off Electricity in These Areas on Saturday

Kenya Power has announced planned power outages in parts of Migori and Meru counties on Saturday, July 18, 2026, as it undertakes routine maintenance on the electricity distribution network. In a customer notice issued on Friday, the utility said the maintenance exercise will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 …

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